COUNTY REPORT NY

Warren County, New York

22 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

In current tracking cycles, Warren County — spanning 22 ZIP codes — records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.

How Warren County Compares

Warren County79/100
New York avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Warren County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
26
Water Systems

Warren County scores 18 points above the New York state average (61/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
79
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 12853 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 12862 (66/100)
$253K
Median Home Value
$1,638
Avg Remediation (65% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Warren 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: 12.9 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 11.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,075, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.45% avg pipe failure probability, 64% of ZIPs at high risk

66.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Warren County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2023
5 (5 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
66.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
45%
Pipe Failure Probability
64%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $1,075

Energy Code Gap $470/yr
Flood $291/yr
Water / Lead $234/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

40,137 housing units in Warren County

Pre-1940 23%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 16%

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 Warren County

$253K
Median Home Value
$1,638
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Warren 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 Warren County residents

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31% (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 Warren County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Top of the World 132 67
2 Balsam Crest Homeowners Assoc 50 41
3 Glens Falls City 14,000 37
4 Troy City Public Water System 51,401 37
5 Kayadeross Acres 450 37

26 total water systems serve Warren County.

All ZIP Codes in Warren County

22 ZIP codes tracked in Warren County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 12853 North Creek 98 A 2 $199K
2 12808 Adirondack 95 A 0 $344K
3 12885 Warrensburg 93 A 4 $149K
4 12814 Bolton Landing 90 A 2 (2 health) $241K
5 12843 Johnsburg 90 A 10 $172K
6 12845 Lake George 88 A 5 $372K
7 12846 Lake Luzerne 88 A 2 $197K
8 12801 Glens Falls 86 A 37 (3 health) $196K
9 12804 Queensbury 86 A 30 (1 health) $284K
10 12817 Chestertown 84 B 17 $305K
11 12836 Hague 75 B 3 $350K
12 12810 Athol 73 B 0 $186K
13 12815 Brant Lake 73 B 0 $233K
14 12841 Huletts Landing 73 B 0 $1031K
15 12860 Pottersville 73 B 0 $214K
16 12861 Putnam Station 73 B 0 $265K
17 12874 Silver Bay 73 B 0 $475K
18 12886 Wevertown 73 B 0 $346K
19 12811 Bakers Mills 66 C 0 $268K
20 12824 Diamond Point 66 C 0 $441K
21 12856 North River 66 C 0 $223K
22 12862 Riparius 66 C 0 $176K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Warren County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Warren County in New York covers 22 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).

10 of 22 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Warren County?
Warren County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 22 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Warren County?
Warren County is served by 26 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 22 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Warren County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Warren County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,075 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Warren County?
The median home build year in Warren County is 1973. 66.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Warren County compare to New York?
Warren County has an average water safety score of 79/100, which is above the New York state average of 61/100.

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