Athens County, Ohio
18 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Athens County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Recent water monitoring in Athens County shows 18 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Athens County Compares
How Athens County Compares
Athens County scores 15 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 2 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Athens County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 11.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,555, driven primarily by flood
57.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Athens County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 27 violations. Past 5 years: 47 total (47 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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,555
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
28,919 housing units in Athens 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 Athens County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Athens 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 Athens County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Athens County
8 community water systems serving Athens County.
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13 total water systems serve Athens County.
Systems with the most violations in Athens County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Athens County
18 ZIP codes tracked in Athens County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45735 | Guysville | 83 | B | 0 | $153K |
| 2 | 45780 | The Plains | 82 | B | 2 | $246K |
| 3 | 45711 | Amesville | 81 | B | 2 | $215K |
| 4 | 45723 | Coolville | 80 | B | 5 (1 health) | $168K |
| 5 | 45766 | New Marshfield | 79 | B | 6 (1 health) | $135K |
| 6 | 45701 | Athens | 74 | B | 11 (1 health) | $218K |
| 7 | 45732 | Glouster | 73 | B | 20 (10 health) | $90K |
| 8 | 45761 | Millfield | 72 | B | 21 (10 health) | $111K |
| 9 | 45764 | Nelsonville | 71 | B | 22 (9 health) | $113K |
| 10 | 45710 | Albany | 59 | C | 11 (2 health) | $181K |
| 11 | 43728 | Chesterhill | — | — | 2 | $126K |
| 12 | 45716 | Buchtel | — | — | 18 (9 health) | $122K |
| 13 | 45717 | Carbondale | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 45719 | Chauncey | — | — | $74K | |
| 15 | 45739 | Hockingport | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 45740 | Jacksonville | — | — | $74K | |
| 17 | 45777 | Sharpsburg | — | — | — | |
| 18 | 45782 | Trimble | — | — | 2 (1 health) | $52K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Athens County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Athens County, Ohio
Overview
Athens County in Ohio covers 18 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 10 scored records.
12 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 12 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.