Lawrence County, Ohio
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Lawrence County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Somewhere in the middle: that is where the composite score for Lawrence County lands, across 11 tracked ZIP codes.
How Lawrence County Compares
How Lawrence County Compares
Lawrence County scores 4 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 9 points below 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: Lawrence County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 15.1%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,685, largest modeled factor: Flood
59% 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: $1,685
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
28,038 housing units in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County
Modeled remediation costs in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Lawrence County ZIP codes
7 community water systems mapped to Lawrence County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 7 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Lawrence County
4 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Lawrence County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Lawrence County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45623 | Crown City | 67 | C | 0 | $139K |
| 2 | 45645 | Kitts Hill | 67 | C | 0 | $84K |
| 3 | 45678 | Scottown | 67 | C | 0 | $90K |
| 4 | 45688 | Waterloo | 67 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 45696 | Willow Wood | 67 | C | 0 | $151K |
| 6 | 45619 | Chesapeake | 66 | C | 1 (1 health) | $147K |
| 7 | 45669 | Proctorville | 66 | C | 1 (1 health) | $179K |
| 8 | 45680 | South Point | 63 | C | 3 (1 health) | $151K |
| 9 | 45659 | Pedro | 60 | C | 8 (1 health) | $104K |
| 10 | 45638 | Ironton | 53 | D | 15 (1 health) | $119K |
| 11 | 45675 | Rock Camp | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lawrence County
When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Lawrence County, Ohio
Overview
Lawrence County in Ohio covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 10 scored records.
5 of 10 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.