Butler County, Ohio
22 ZIP codes · Avg score 46/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Butler County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →
Butler County ranks below average for water safety, with health-based violations recorded across multiple of its 22 ZIP codes.
How Butler County Compares
How Butler County Compares
Butler County scores 14 points below the Ohio state average (60/100) and 27 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 Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Butler County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,103, driven primarily by flood
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: $1,103
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Butler County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Butler 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 Butler County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Butler County
8 community water systems serving Butler County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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14 total water systems serve Butler County.
Systems with the most violations in Butler County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Butler County
22 ZIP codes tracked in Butler County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45056 | Oxford | 58 | C | 0 | $248K |
| 2 | 45053 | Okeana | 57 | C | 1 | $323K |
| 3 | 45067 | Trenton | 55 | C | 5 | $214K |
| 4 | 45044 | Middletown | 54 | D | 11 | $230K |
| 5 | 45064 | Somerville | 53 | D | 6 | $209K |
| 6 | 45069 | West Chester | 41 | D | 3 | $314K |
| 7 | 45013 | Hamilton | 39 | F | 3 | $217K |
| 8 | 45014 | Fairfield | 39 | F | 5 | $216K |
| 9 | 45015 | Hamilton | 39 | F | 5 | $117K |
| 10 | 45042 | Middletown | 36 | F | 8 | $192K |
| 11 | 45011 | Hamilton | 33 | F | 16 | $272K |
| 12 | 45004 | Collinsville | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 45012 | Hamilton | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 45018 | Fairfield | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 45025 | Hamilton | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 45026 | Hamilton | — | — | — | |
| 17 | 45043 | Middletown | — | — | — | |
| 18 | 45055 | Overpeck | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 45061 | Ross | — | — | — | |
| 20 | 45062 | Seven Mile | — | — | 4 | $144K |
| 21 | 45063 | Shandon | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 45071 | West Chester | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Butler County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Butler County, Ohio
Overview
Butler County in Ohio covers 22 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (46/100) across 11 scored records.
11 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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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.
What You Can Do
Butler County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.