Cuyahoga County, Ohio
60 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 60 ZIP codes, Cuyahoga County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Cuyahoga County Compares
How Cuyahoga County Compares
Cuyahoga County scores 14 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 13.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,076, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 55% of ZIPs at high risk
84.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,076
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
585,932 housing units in Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Cuyahoga County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM | 1,308,955 | 64 |
| 2 | Whitetail Run Homeowners | 250 | 12 |
| 3 | Lakewood City Public Water System | 50,942 | 8 |
| 4 | Geauga County-bainbridge | 3,000 | 7 |
| 5 | Fountaine Apartments | 32 | 7 |
16 total water systems serve Cuyahoga County.
All ZIP Codes in Cuyahoga County
60 ZIP codes tracked in Cuyahoga County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44101 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 2 | 44102 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | $99K |
| 3 | 44103 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | $58K |
| 4 | 44104 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | $61K |
| 5 | 44106 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | $242K |
| 6 | 44108 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | $62K |
| 7 | 44110 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | $63K |
| 8 | 44111 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | $130K |
| 9 | 44112 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | $77K |
| 10 | 44113 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | $295K |
| 11 | 44115 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | $151K |
| 12 | 44126 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | $226K |
| 13 | 44127 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | $51K |
| 14 | 44129 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | $150K |
| 15 | 44135 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | $119K |
| 16 | 44181 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 17 | 44188 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 18 | 44189 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 19 | 44190 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 20 | 44191 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 21 | 44192 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 22 | 44193 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 23 | 44194 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 24 | 44195 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 25 | 44197 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 26 | 44198 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 27 | 44199 | Cleveland | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 28 | 44017 | Berea | 79 | B | 3 | $188K |
| 29 | 44136 | Strongsville | 78 | B | 0 | $271K |
| 30 | 44149 | Strongsville | 78 | B | 0 | $290K |
| 31 | 44139 | Solon | 77 | B | 2 | $374K |
| 32 | 44105 | Cleveland | 76 | B | 1 | $56K |
| 33 | 44109 | Cleveland | 76 | B | 1 | $113K |
| 34 | 44118 | Cleveland | 76 | B | 1 | $206K |
| 35 | 44119 | Cleveland | 76 | B | 1 | $110K |
| 36 | 44120 | Cleveland | 76 | B | 1 | $116K |
| 37 | 44121 | Cleveland | 76 | B | 1 | $129K |
| 38 | 44124 | Cleveland | 76 | B | 1 | $211K |
| 39 | 44128 | Cleveland | 76 | B | 1 | $90K |
| 40 | 44134 | Cleveland | 76 | B | 1 | $154K |
| 41 | 44143 | Cleveland | 76 | B | 1 | $252K |
| 42 | 44144 | Cleveland | 76 | B | 1 | $138K |
| 43 | 44146 | Bedford | 73 | B | 0 | $142K |
| 44 | 44130 | Cleveland | 71 | B | 1 | $185K |
| 45 | 44022 | Chagrin Falls | 70 | B | 5 | $470K |
| 46 | 44107 | Lakewood | 68 | C | 7 | $241K |
| 47 | 44125 | Cleveland | 66 | C | 1 | $107K |
| 48 | 44092 | Wickliffe | 63 | C | 0 | $167K |
| 49 | 44117 | Euclid | 63 | C | 0 | $137K |
| 50 | 44123 | Euclid | 63 | C | 0 | $103K |
| 51 | 44132 | Euclid | 63 | C | 0 | $110K |
| 52 | 44137 | Maple Heights | 63 | C | 0 | $90K |
| 53 | 44142 | Brookpark | 63 | C | 0 | $158K |
| 54 | 44131 | Independence | 56 | C | 7 | $252K |
| 55 | 44040 | Gates Mills | 55 | C | 0 | $498K |
| 56 | 44116 | Rocky River | 55 | C | 0 | $328K |
| 57 | 44138 | Olmsted Falls | 55 | C | 0 | $239K |
| 58 | 44145 | Westlake | 55 | C | 0 | $336K |
| 59 | 44070 | North Olmsted | 50 | D | 0 | $202K |
| 60 | 44122 | Beachwood | 50 | D | 0 | $304K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cuyahoga County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 84.6% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Overview
Cuyahoga County in Ohio covers 60 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
45 of 60 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.