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Hancock County, Ohio

13 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 13 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 13 tracked ZIP records scored
13
ZIP Codes
$186K
Median Home Value
$1,654
Avg Remediation (89% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hancock County, Ohio

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 12.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,682, driven primarily by flood

76.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1928
Median Build Year
76.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
50/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
77%
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: $1,682

Flood $633/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/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

30,799 housing units in Hancock County

Pre-1940 23%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 16%

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 Hancock County

$186K
Median Home Value
$1,654
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hancock 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 Hancock County residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Hancock County

3 community water systems serving Hancock County.

Systems with the most violations in Hancock County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Hancock County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Hancock County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 44804 Arcadia 0 $188K
2 45814 Arlington $207K
3 45816 Benton Ridge $122K
4 45839 Findlay
5 45840 Findlay 9 (7 health) $204K
6 45841 Jenera $250K
7 45858 Mc Comb 9 (7 health) $170K
8 45867 Mount Blanchard $159K
9 45868 Mount Cory $146K
10 45881 Rawson $142K
11 45889 Van Buren 9 (7 health) $226K
12 45890 Vanlue $186K
13 45897 Williamstown

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Overview

Hancock County in Ohio covers 13 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

3 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 7 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

How many water systems serve Hancock County?
Hancock County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hancock County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hancock County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,682 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hancock County?
The median home build year in Hancock County is 1928. 76.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hancock County, Ohio Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/hancock/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hancock County, Ohio Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/hancock/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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