Geauga County, Ohio
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Geauga County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
In current tracking cycles, Geauga County - spanning 13 ZIP codes - records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How Geauga County Compares
How Geauga County Compares
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 Last verified:
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,224, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
71.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Geauga County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $1,224
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
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Geauga 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 Geauga County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Geauga County
8 community water systems serving Geauga County.
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Show all 8 water systems
- B
15 total water systems serve Geauga County.
Systems with the most violations in Geauga County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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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
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here - the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71.5% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Geauga County, Ohio
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.