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Henry County, Ohio

18 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Based on current EPA data, Henry County's 18 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.

How Henry County Compares

Henry County60/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Henry County Compares

C
County Grade
60/100
Avg Safety Score
18
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Henry County scores 0 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
60
Avg Safety Score
18
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 43516 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 43555 (53/100)
$163K
Median Home Value
$1,233
Avg Remediation (76% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Henry 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: 14.1 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 12.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,623, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.445% avg pipe failure probability, 65% of ZIPs at high risk

75.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↓ Improving trend

EPA violation counts by year across Henry County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
6 (6 health)
2022
14 (14 health)
2023
18 (18 health)
2024
5 (5 health)
2025
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 18 violations. Past 5 years: 48 total (48 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1956
Median Build Year
75.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
45%
Pipe Failure Probability
65%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,623

Energy Code Gap $480/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Flood $344/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

22,650 housing units in Henry County

Pre-1940 24%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 24%
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 Henry County

$163K
Median Home Value
$1,233
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Henry County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 DESHLER VILLAGE 1,578 30
2 Hamler Village 580 28
3 Holgate Village 1,150 12
4 MALINTA VILLAGE 265 2
5 TOLEDO CITY OF 360,000 0

10 total water systems serve Henry County.

All ZIP Codes in Henry County

18 ZIP codes tracked in Henry County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 43516 Deshler 81 B 2 $150K
2 43532 Liberty Center 73 B 0 $203K
3 43535 Malinta 65 C 2 $163K
4 43545 Napoleon 65 C 0 $170K
5 43460 Rossford 63 C 0 $172K
6 43504 Berkey 63 C 0 $224K
7 43510 Colton 63 C 0
8 43527 Holgate 63 C 12 (9 health) $124K
9 43524 Hamler 58 C 28 (18 health) $167K
10 43528 Holland 55 C 0 $247K
11 43534 Mc Clure 55 C 0 $157K
12 43434 Harbor View 53 D 0 $106K
13 43511 Custar 53 D 0 $201K
14 43523 Grelton 53 D 0
15 43541 Milton Center 53 D 0 $70K
16 43548 New Bavaria 53 D 0 $147K
17 43550 Okolona 53 D 0
18 43555 Ridgeville Corners 53 D 0 $140K

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Overview

Henry County in Ohio covers 18 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).

4 of 18 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 27 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Henry County?
Henry County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Henry County?
Henry County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 18 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Henry County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Henry County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,623 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Henry County?
The median home build year in Henry County is 1956. 75.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Henry County compare to Ohio?
Henry County has an average water safety score of 60/100, which is above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

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