Lake County, Ohio
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lake County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Lake County earns a high water safety grade - 12 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Lake County Compares
How Lake County Compares
Lake County scores 23 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 10 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: Lake County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,913, driven primarily by flood
72.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,913
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
105,235 housing units in Lake 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 Lake County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lake 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 Lake County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Lake County
6 community water systems serving Lake County.
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Systems with the most violations in Lake County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
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- B
All ZIP Codes in Lake County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Lake County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44045 | Grand River | 83 | B | 0 | $149K |
| 2 | 44060 | Mentor | 83 | B | 1 | $227K |
| 3 | 44081 | Perry | 83 | B | 0 | $239K |
| 4 | 44092 | Wickliffe | 83 | B | 1 | $167K |
| 5 | 44094 | Willoughby | 83 | B | 2 | $248K |
| 6 | 44095 | Eastlake | 83 | B | 1 | $163K |
| 7 | 44057 | Madison | 82 | B | 1 | $170K |
| 8 | 44077 | Painesville | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) | $217K |
| 9 | 44061 | Mentor | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 44088 | Unionville | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 44096 | Willoughby | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 44097 | Eastlake | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lake County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 72.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lake County, Ohio
Overview
Lake County in Ohio covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 8 scored records.
6 of 8 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
- 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.