COUNTY REPORT NY

St. Lawrence County, New York

45 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

Safe water is the norm for most of St. Lawrence County's 45 ZIP codes — but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.

How St. Lawrence County Compares

St. Lawrence County69/100
New York avg61/100
National avg68/100

How St. Lawrence County Compares

C
County Grade
69/100
Avg Safety Score
45
ZIP Codes
37
Water Systems

St. Lawrence County scores 8 points above the New York state average (61/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

C
County Grade
69
Avg Safety Score
45
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 13625 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 13687 (53/100)
$117K
Median Home Value
$1,036
Avg Remediation (89% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: St. Lawrence County, New York

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 11.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $943, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.461% avg pipe failure probability, 88% of ZIPs at high risk

69% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.8% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1971
Median Build Year
69%
Pre-1978 Housing
46%
Pipe Failure Probability
88%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $943

Energy Code Gap $466/yr
Water / Lead $254/yr
Flood $142/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

50,207 housing units in St. Lawrence County

Pre-1940 30%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 11%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in St. Lawrence County

$117K
Median Home Value
$1,036
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in St. Lawrence County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for St. Lawrence County residents

Asthma 11.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in St. Lawrence County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 NORFOLK WATER DISTRICT 2,300 63
2 Norwood 1,685 63
3 Waddington Village 944 51
4 Potsdam Village 8,312 42
5 Crescent Meadow Apt Community 30 36

37 total water systems serve St. Lawrence County.

All ZIP Codes in St. Lawrence County

45 ZIP codes tracked in St. Lawrence County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 13625 Colton 83 B 0 $162K
2 13635 Edwards 83 B 0 $96K
3 13652 Hermon 83 B 0 $97K
4 13654 Heuvelton 83 B 0 $128K
5 13668 Norwood 83 B 0 $120K
6 13672 Parishville 83 B 1 $93K
7 13695 Wanakena 83 B 0 $233K
8 13639 Fine 82 B 2
9 13660 Madrid 82 B 2 $121K
10 13662 Massena 82 B 2 $118K
11 13690 Star Lake 82 B 2 $82K
12 13694 Waddington 81 B 5 $208K
13 13613 Brasher Falls 80 B 6 $117K
14 12973 Piercefield 79 B 9 $99K
15 13664 Morristown 79 B 2 (1 health) $149K
16 13642 Gouverneur 78 B 1 $116K
17 13647 Hannawa Falls 78 B 11
18 13669 Ogdensburg 78 B 8 $102K
19 13670 Oswegatchie 78 B 8 $62K
20 13680 Rensselaer Falls 78 B 10 $135K
21 13617 Canton 75 B 16 $149K
22 13658 Lisbon 68 C 14 $114K
23 13676 Potsdam 68 C 13 $149K
24 13699 Potsdam 66 C 13
25 13667 Norfolk 65 C 30 $111K
26 12927 Cranberry Lake 63 C 0
27 13646 Hammond 63 C 0 $133K
28 13677 Pyrites 63 C 0
29 13681 Richville 63 C 0 $73K
30 13684 Russell 63 C 0 $111K
31 13696 West Stockholm 63 C 0
32 13697 Winthrop 63 C 0 $145K
33 12922 Childwold 53 D 0 $194K
34 12949 Lawrenceville 53 D 0
35 12965 Nicholville 53 D 0 $89K
36 12967 North Lawrence 53 D 0 $96K
37 13614 Brier Hill 53 D 0
38 13621 Chase Mills 53 D 0 $160K
39 13630 De Kalb Junction 53 D 0 $85K
40 13633 De Peyster 53 D 0 $90K
41 13645 Hailesboro 53 D 0
42 13649 Helena 53 D 0
43 13666 Newton Falls 53 D 0 $48K
44 13678 Raymondville 53 D 0
45 13687 South Colton 53 D 0 $166K

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Overview

St. Lawrence County in New York covers 45 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).

19 of 45 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in St. Lawrence County?
St. Lawrence County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve St. Lawrence County?
St. Lawrence County is served by 37 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 45 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in St. Lawrence County?
The primary environmental risk factor in St. Lawrence County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $943 per homeowner.
How old are homes in St. Lawrence County?
The median home build year in St. Lawrence County is 1971. 69% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does St. Lawrence County compare to New York?
St. Lawrence County has an average water safety score of 69/100, which is above the New York state average of 61/100.

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