COUNTY REPORT OH

Lucas County, Ohio

44 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Lucas County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Lucas County earns an A or B, the top two of ZipCheckup's five grades, based on the average composite Home Safety Score of its scored ZIP codes. That composite can draw on drinking water records, radon zones, PFAS monitoring and air quality data, so a strong grade summarizes several sources and is not a reading from anyone's tap. Scores also vary from one ZIP code to another, and the 44 ZIP reports listed for the county show where each one stands.

How Lucas County Compares

Lucas County73/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg73/100

How Lucas County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
44
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Lucas County scores 13 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 0 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

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
44
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 43504 (73/100)
Lowest ZIP: 43566 (70/100)
$166K
Median Home Value
$655
Avg Remediation (0.40% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Lucas 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 11.3%, diabetes 14%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,446, largest modeled factor: Flood

75% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1958
Median Build Year
75%
Pre-1980 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
48%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,446

Flood $1,126/yr
Energy Code Gap $480/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

199,043 housing units in Lucas County

Pre-1940 25%
1940–1959 24%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 10%

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 Lucas County

$166K
Median Home Value
$655
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Lucas 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 Lucas County residents

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Lucas County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Lucas County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Lucas County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Lucas County

44 ZIP codes tracked in Lucas County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 43504 Berkey 73 B 4 (1 health) $224K
2 43537 Maumee 73 B 4 (1 health) $235K
3 43604 Toledo 73 B 4 (1 health) $59K
4 43605 Toledo 73 B 6 (1 health) $46K
5 43606 Toledo 73 B 4 (1 health) $166K
6 43607 Toledo 73 B 4 (1 health) $73K
7 43608 Toledo 73 B 4 (1 health) $41K
8 43609 Toledo 73 B 4 (1 health) $59K
9 43610 Toledo 73 B 4 (1 health) $73K
10 43611 Toledo 73 B 4 (1 health) $117K
11 43612 Toledo 73 B 4 (1 health) $90K
12 43613 Toledo 73 B 4 (1 health) $125K
13 43614 Toledo 73 B 4 (1 health) $161K
14 43615 Toledo 73 B 4 (1 health) $137K
15 43616 Oregon 73 B 6 (1 health) $191K
16 43617 Toledo 73 B 4 (1 health) $272K
17 43620 Toledo 73 B 4 (1 health) $116K
18 43542 Monclova 72 B 5 (1 health) $423K
19 43560 Sylvania 72 B 5 (1 health) $262K
20 43571 Whitehouse 72 B 5 (1 health) $289K
21 43623 Toledo 72 B 5 (1 health) $168K
22 43566 Waterville 70 B 7 (1 health) $284K
23 43412 Curtice — — 0 $221K
24 43434 Harbor View — — $106K
25 43445 Martin — — 6 (1 health) $191K
26 43528 Holland — — 4 (1 health) $247K
27 43547 Neapolis — — $235K
28 43601 Toledo — — —
29 43603 Toledo — — —
30 43618 Oregon — — —
31 43635 Toledo — — —
32 43652 Toledo — — —
33 43654 Toledo — — —
34 43656 Toledo — — —
35 43657 Toledo — — —
36 43659 Toledo — — —
37 43660 Toledo — — —
38 43661 Toledo — — —
39 43666 Toledo — — —
40 43667 Toledo — — —
41 43681 Toledo — — —
42 43682 Toledo — — —
43 43697 Toledo — — —
44 43699 Toledo — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Lucas County

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Overview

Lucas County in Ohio covers 44 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100) across 22 scored records.

24 of 25 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.

← Back to Ohio Home Safety Profile

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lucas County?
Lucas County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (44 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Lucas County?
We map 8 public water systems to 44 ZIP codes in our data for Lucas County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lucas County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Lucas County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,446 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Lucas County?
The median home build year in Lucas County is 1958. 75% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Lucas County compare to Ohio?
Lucas County has an average Home Safety Score of 73/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Lucas County, OH: HSS 73/100; 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/lucas/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-ohio-lucas,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lucas County, OH: HSS 73/100; 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/lucas/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

Get safety alerts for Lucas, Ohio

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool - no phone call required.