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Clermont County, Ohio

15 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

The systems supplying Clermont County's 15 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.

How Clermont County Compares

Clermont County66/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Clermont County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Clermont County scores 6 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 45245 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 45153 (50/100)
$219K
Median Home Value
$2,300
Avg Remediation (105% 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: $1,392, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.375% avg pipe failure probability, 27% of ZIPs at high risk

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
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
27%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,392

Flood $693/yr
Energy Code Gap $432/yr
Water / Lead $187/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

68,136 housing units in Clermont County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 23%
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

$219K
Median Home Value
$2,300
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 with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Clermont County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Clermont Public Water System 133,059 19
2 TATE-MONROE WATER ASSOCIATION PWS 24,092 13
3 Western Water Company 39,508 11
4 Indian Hill City Public Water System 15,000 8
5 Williamsburg Village Public Water System 2,490 7

18 total water systems serve Clermont County.

All ZIP Codes in Clermont County

15 ZIP codes tracked in Clermont County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 45245 Cincinnati 83 B 1 $260K
2 45176 Williamsburg 82 B 2 (1 health) $197K
3 45120 Felicity 81 B 1 $187K
4 45106 Bethel 79 B 3 (1 health) $203K
5 45103 Batavia 77 B 2 $243K
6 45150 Milford 73 B 7 $268K
7 45102 Amelia 63 C 0 $219K
8 45122 Goshen 63 C 0 $210K
9 45147 Miamiville 63 C 0
10 45157 New Richmond 62 C 4 $233K
11 45112 Chilo 55 C 0
12 45156 Neville 55 C 0 $77K
13 45158 Newtonsville 53 D 0 $219K
14 45160 Owensville 53 D 0 $140K
15 45153 Moscow 50 D 0 $241K

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Overview

Clermont County in Ohio covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).

7 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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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 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 15 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 $1,392 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 water safety score of 66/100, which is above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

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