COUNTY REPORT NY

Steuben County, New York

28 ZIP codes · Avg score 48/100 · Grade D

ZipCheckup grade for Steuben County: D.

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With 28 ZIP codes tracked, Steuben County lands in the D-F range.

How Steuben County Compares

Steuben County48/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

How Steuben County Compares

D
County Grade
48/100
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Steuben County scores 36 points below the New York state average (84/100) and 25 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

D
County Grade
48
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 14810 (57/100)
Lowest ZIP: 14830 (38/100)
$115K
Median Home Value
$457
Avg Remediation (0.40% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Steuben 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: 13.5 (asthma 11%, diabetes 11.5%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,521, largest modeled factor: Flood

68% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1967
Median Build Year
68%
Pre-1980 Housing
54/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
96%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,521

Flood $657/yr
Energy Code Gap $561/yr
Sea Level Rise $386/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

47,074 housing units in Steuben County

Pre-1940 33%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 21%
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 Steuben County

$115K
Median Home Value
$457
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Steuben County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Steuben County residents

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Steuben County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Steuben County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

13 water systems mapped to Steuben County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Steuben County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Steuben County

28 ZIP codes tracked in Steuben County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 14810 Bath 57 C 28 $113K
2 14843 Hornell 50 D 50 (1 health) $104K
3 14870 Painted Post 49 D 3 $164K
4 14821 Campbell 48 D 3 $133K
5 14830 Corning 38 F 37 $168K
6 14529 Perkinsville — — —
7 14572 Wayland — — 2 $110K
8 14801 Addison — — 6 $111K
9 14807 Arkport — — 1 (1 health) $119K
10 14808 Atlanta — — $75K
11 14809 Avoca — — $110K
12 14819 Cameron — — 49 $84K
13 14820 Cameron Mills — — $119K
14 14823 Canisteo — — 49 $113K
15 14826 Cohocton — — 2 $116K
16 14827 Coopers Plains — — —
17 14831 Corning — — —
18 14839 Greenwood — — $110K
19 14840 Hammondsport — — $223K
20 14855 Jasper — — $114K
21 14856 Kanona — — —
22 14858 Lindley — — $143K
23 14873 Prattsburgh — — $118K
24 14874 Pulteney — — $133K
25 14877 Rexville — — $115K
26 14879 Savona — — $110K
27 14885 Troupsburg — — $141K
28 14898 Woodhull — — $119K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Steuben County

Nothing on this list means a problem exists in your own home: the matches are drawn from county- and ZIP-level records, so a guide shows up because of an area signal, and only testing at your tap describes a specific household.

Overview

Steuben County in New York covers 28 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (48/100) across 5 scored records.

11 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

What You Can Do

Steuben County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

Test your tap water

Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.

2

Consider a certified water filter

NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher

3

Contact your water utility

Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.

4

Check for lead in your home

68% of homes in this county were built before 1980. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially after water sits in the pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Steuben County?
Steuben County receives a grade of D. 2 of 28 ZIP codes are mapped to water systems with reported health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Steuben County?
We map 13 public water systems to 28 ZIP codes in our data for Steuben County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Steuben County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Steuben County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,521 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Steuben County?
The median home build year in Steuben County is 1967. 68% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Steuben County compare to New York?
Steuben County has an average Home Safety Score of 48/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the New York state average of 84/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Steuben County, NY: HSS 48/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/steuben/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Steuben County, NY: HSS 48/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/steuben/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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