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Clermont County, Ohio

16 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Clermont County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

The systems supplying Clermont County's 16 ZIP codes vary in performance - most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.

How Clermont County Compares

Clermont County62/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg73/100

How Clermont County Compares

C
County Grade
62/100
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Clermont County scores 2 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 11 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:

C
County Grade
62
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 45160 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 45150 (53/100)
$217K
Median Home Value
$2,381
Avg Remediation (110% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Clermont County, Ohio

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: 13.5 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 12.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,531, driven primarily by flood

61.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2024
1 (1 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 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 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
61.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
44/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
56%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,531

Flood $757/yr
Energy Code Gap $439/yr
Water / Lead $184/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

69,126 housing units in Clermont County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 24%

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 Clermont County

$217K
Median Home Value
$2,381
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Clermont County

8 community water systems serving Clermont County.

Show all 8 water systems

13 total water systems serve Clermont County.

Systems with the most violations in Clermont County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Clermont County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Clermont County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 45160 Owensville 66 C 2 $140K
2 45153 Moscow 65 C 1 $241K
3 45158 Newtonsville 65 C 3 $219K
4 45162 Pleasant Plain 65 C 3 $215K
5 45245 Cincinnati 65 C 3 $260K
6 45122 Goshen 64 C 5 $210K
7 45102 Amelia 63 C 7 $219K
8 45157 New Richmond 63 C 7 $233K
9 45103 Batavia 62 C 6 (1 health) $243K
10 45120 Felicity 62 C 4 $187K
11 45176 Williamsburg 61 C 8 (1 health) $197K
12 45106 Bethel 55 C 16 (2 health) $203K
13 45150 Milford 53 D 31 $268K
14 45112 Chilo
15 45147 Miamiville 2
16 45156 Neville $77K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Clermont County

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Overview

Clermont County in Ohio covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100) across 13 scored records.

14 of 14 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Clermont County?
Clermont County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Clermont County?
Clermont County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Clermont County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Clermont County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,531 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Clermont County?
The median home build year in Clermont County is 1976. 61.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Clermont County compare to Ohio?
Clermont County has an average Home Safety Score of 62/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Clermont County, OH: HSS 62/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/clermont/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Clermont County, OH: HSS 62/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/clermont/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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