Lake County, Ohio
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Lake County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Looking at the composite Home Safety Score, Lake County comes out in the A-B range, and the reports for its 12 ZIP codes show which data sit behind that result.
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
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%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,460, largest modeled factor: Flood
64% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,460
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
Modeled remediation costs in Lake 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 Lake County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Lake County ZIP codes
6 community water systems mapped to Lake County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Lake County
4 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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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
Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64% of homes built before 1980
- 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.