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Cuyahoga County, Ohio

63 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Cuyahoga County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Spanning 63 ZIP codes, Cuyahoga County posts strong drinking water compliance - most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.

How Cuyahoga County Compares

Cuyahoga County74/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg73/100

How Cuyahoga County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
63
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Cuyahoga County scores 14 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 1 points above 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:

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
63
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 44040 (75/100)
Lowest ZIP: 44022 (66/100)
$156K
Median Home Value
$1,579
Avg Remediation (101% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 13.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,252, driven primarily by flood

83.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1955
Median Build Year
83.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
67%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $2,252

Flood $888/yr
Energy Code Gap $508/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

613,082 housing units in Cuyahoga County

Pre-1940 28%
1940–1959 29%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 12%
2000+ 7%

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

$156K
Median Home Value
$1,579
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Cuyahoga County

8 community water systems serving Cuyahoga County.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Cuyahoga County.

Systems with the most violations in Cuyahoga County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Cuyahoga County

63 ZIP codes tracked in Cuyahoga County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 44040 Gates Mills 75 B 1 $498K
2 44070 North Olmsted 75 B 1 $202K
3 44102 Cleveland 75 B 1 $99K
4 44103 Cleveland 75 B 1 $58K
5 44104 Cleveland 75 B 1 $61K
6 44105 Cleveland 75 B 1 $56K
7 44106 Cleveland 75 B 1 $242K
8 44108 Cleveland 75 B 1 $62K
9 44109 Cleveland 75 B 1 $113K
10 44110 Cleveland 75 B 1 $63K
11 44112 Cleveland 75 B 1 $77K
12 44113 Cleveland 75 B 1 $295K
13 44115 Cleveland 75 B 1 $151K
14 44117 Euclid 75 B 1 $137K
15 44118 Cleveland 75 B 1 $206K
16 44119 Cleveland 75 B 1 $110K
17 44120 Cleveland 75 B 1 $116K
18 44121 Cleveland 75 B 1 $129K
19 44122 Beachwood 75 B 1 $304K
20 44123 Euclid 75 B 1 $103K
21 44124 Cleveland 75 B 1 $211K
22 44125 Cleveland 75 B 1 $107K
23 44126 Cleveland 75 B 1 $226K
24 44127 Cleveland 75 B 1 $51K
25 44128 Cleveland 75 B 1 $90K
26 44129 Cleveland 75 B 1 $150K
27 44130 Cleveland 75 B 1 $185K
28 44131 Independence 75 B 1 $252K
29 44132 Euclid 75 B 1 $110K
30 44133 North Royalton 75 B 1 $276K
31 44134 Cleveland 75 B 1 $154K
32 44135 Cleveland 75 B 1 $119K
33 44136 Strongsville 75 B 1 $271K
34 44137 Maple Heights 75 B 1 $90K
35 44141 Brecksville 75 B 1 $360K
36 44142 Brookpark 75 B 1 $158K
37 44143 Cleveland 75 B 1 $252K
38 44144 Cleveland 75 B 1 $138K
39 44145 Westlake 75 B 1 $336K
40 44147 Broadview Heights 75 B 1 $293K
41 44138 Olmsted Falls 74 B 4 $239K
42 44140 Bay Village 74 B 2 $333K
43 44146 Bedford 74 B 4 $142K
44 44017 Berea 73 B 4 $188K
45 44139 Solon 73 B 2 $374K
46 44107 Lakewood 72 B 8 $241K
47 44111 Cleveland 72 B 8 $130K
48 44116 Rocky River 72 B 8 $328K
49 44149 Strongsville 71 B 6 $290K
50 44022 Chagrin Falls 66 C 11 (1 health) $470K
51 44101 Cleveland
52 44181 Cleveland
53 44188 Cleveland
54 44189 Cleveland
55 44190 Cleveland
56 44191 Cleveland
57 44192 Cleveland
58 44193 Cleveland
59 44194 Cleveland
60 44195 Cleveland
61 44197 Cleveland
62 44198 Cleveland
63 44199 Cleveland

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.

Overview

Cuyahoga County in Ohio covers 63 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100) across 50 scored records.

50 of 50 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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 Cuyahoga County?
Cuyahoga County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 63 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Cuyahoga County?
Cuyahoga County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 63 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cuyahoga County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cuyahoga County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,252 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cuyahoga County?
The median home build year in Cuyahoga County is 1955. 83.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cuyahoga County compare to Ohio?
Cuyahoga County has an average Home Safety Score of 74/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Cuyahoga County, OH: HSS 74/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/cuyahoga/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cuyahoga County, OH: HSS 74/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/cuyahoga/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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