COUNTY REPORT OH

Geauga County, Ohio

13 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Geauga County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Across Geauga County, ZIP-level Home Safety Scores average out to a grade in the top two bands; the page tracks 13 ZIP codes in all.

How Geauga County Compares

Geauga County82/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg73/100

How Geauga County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
15
Water Systems

Geauga County scores 22 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 9 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

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 44026 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 44024 (79/100)
$267K
Median Home Value
$300
Avg Remediation (0.11% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Geauga 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: 13.3 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12.4%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $832, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap

57% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1964
Median Build Year
57%
Pre-1980 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
64%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $832

Energy Code Gap $515/yr
Flood $350/yr
Sea Level Rise $123/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

35,049 housing units in Geauga County

Pre-1940 15%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 15%

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 Geauga County

$267K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Geauga 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 Geauga County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Geauga County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Geauga County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

15 water systems mapped to Geauga County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Geauga County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Geauga County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Geauga County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 44026 Chesterland 83 B 1 $311K
2 44065 Newbury 83 B 1 $283K
3 44072 Novelty 83 B 2 $330K
4 44023 Chagrin Falls 80 B 7 $422K
5 44024 Chardon 79 B 9 (2 health) $298K
6 44021 Burton — — 1 $232K
7 44033 East Claridon — — —
8 44046 Huntsburg — — $203K
9 44062 Middlefield — — 6 $214K
10 44064 Montville — — $237K
11 44073 Novelty — — —
12 44080 Parkman — — —
13 44086 Thompson — — $252K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Geauga County

The guides listed here are chosen from this county's data, and the short note beside each one says why it made the list.

Overview

Geauga County in Ohio covers 13 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100) across 5 scored records.

7 of 7 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 Geauga County?
Geauga County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (13 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Geauga County?
We map 15 public water systems to 13 ZIP codes in our data for Geauga County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Geauga County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Geauga County is energy code gap. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $832 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Geauga County?
The median home build year in Geauga County is 1964. 57% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Geauga County compare to Ohio?
Geauga County has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Geauga County, OH: HSS 82/100; 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/geauga/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-ohio-geauga,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Geauga County, OH: HSS 82/100; 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/geauga/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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