COUNTY REPORT OH

Lucas County, Ohio

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

ZipCheckup grade for Lucas County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

In recent assessments, Lucas County's 44 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

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 Last verified:

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
44
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 43504 (73/100)
Lowest ZIP: 43566 (70/100)
$166K
Median Home Value
$1,859
Avg Remediation (112% 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%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,027, driven primarily by flood

76% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
23 (23 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 23 violations. Past 5 years: 24 total (24 health-based).

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

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
76%
Pre-1978 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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,027

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
$1,859
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lucas 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 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 serving Lucas County

8 community water systems serving Lucas County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Lucas County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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

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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.

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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 a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 44 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Lucas County?
Lucas County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 44 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lucas County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lucas County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,027 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lucas County?
The median home build year in Lucas County is 1958. 76% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and 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 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: August 2026.

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