Ashland County, Ohio
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent monitoring cycles, Ashland County's 10 ZIP codes show a split record — several have documented water safety violations.
How Ashland County Compares
How Ashland County Compares
Ashland County scores 5 points below the Ohio state average (60/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Ashland County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 11%, diabetes 13.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,447, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.409% avg pipe failure probability, 63% of ZIPs at high risk
71% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Ashland County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,447
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,912 housing units in Ashland County
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 Ashland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ashland 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 Ashland County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Ashland County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loudonville Village | 2,641 | 8 |
| 2 | Perrysville Village | 735 | 5 |
| 3 | Butler Village | 940 | 5 |
| 4 | Mohican Young Star Academy | 181 | 5 |
| 5 | Rural Lorain Company Water a | 73,125 | 1 |
11 total water systems serve Ashland County.
All ZIP Codes in Ashland County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Ashland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44840 | Jeromesville | 70 | B | 0 | $214K |
| 2 | 44851 | New London | 69 | C | 1 (1 health) | $155K |
| 3 | 44838 | Hayesville | 66 | C | 0 | $137K |
| 4 | 44805 | Ashland | 65 | C | 0 | $165K |
| 5 | 44864 | Perrysville | 65 | C | 5 | $139K |
| 6 | 44842 | Loudonville | 56 | C | 3 (1 health) | $187K |
| 7 | 44211 | Brady Lake | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 44848 | Nankin | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 44866 | Polk | 40 | D | 0 | $205K |
| 10 | 44874 | Savannah | 40 | D | 0 | $132K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ashland County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Ashland County, Ohio
Overview
Ashland County in Ohio covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
3 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.