Butler County, Ohio
22 ZIP codes · Avg score 46/100 · Grade D
ZipCheckup grade for Butler County: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →
Because the grade blends several data sources, a D or F for Butler County does not show which factor drove it; the reports for its 22 ZIP codes show the underlying data.
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
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%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $916, largest modeled factor: 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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $916
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
Modeled remediation costs in Butler 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 Butler County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Butler County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Butler County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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14 water systems mapped to Butler County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Butler County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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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
Which guides appear depends on what the county data show.
- 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 an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.
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.
Consider a certified water filter
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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.