COUNTY REPORT OH

Lucas County, Ohio

43 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

In recent assessments, Lucas County's 43 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Lucas County Compares

Lucas County71/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Lucas County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
43
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Lucas County scores 11 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
43
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 43537 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 43547 (53/100)
$163K
Median Home Value
$1,877
Avg Remediation (115% 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 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 13.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,814, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.381% avg pipe failure probability, 35% of ZIPs at high risk

74.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2023)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2023
38 (38 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 38 violations. Past 5 years: 40 total (40 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 13.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1961
Median Build Year
74.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
35%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,814

Flood $721/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $289/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

197,427 housing units in Lucas County

Pre-1940 25%
1940–1959 24%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 15%
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

$163K
Median Home Value
$1,877
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
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 13.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Lucas County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 TOLEDO CITY OF 360,000 97
2 Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System 107 93
3 OREGON CITY 19,950 5
4 Maumee City 14,286 5
5 Sylvania City 21,618 3

14 total water systems serve Lucas County.

All ZIP Codes in Lucas County

43 ZIP codes tracked in Lucas County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 43537 Maumee 81 B 2 $235K
2 43618 Oregon 78 B 1
3 43603 Toledo 77 B 3 (1 health)
4 43604 Toledo 77 B 3 (1 health) $59K
5 43608 Toledo 77 B 3 (1 health) $41K
6 43610 Toledo 77 B 3 (1 health) $73K
7 43617 Toledo 77 B 3 (1 health) $272K
8 43620 Toledo 77 B 3 (1 health) $116K
9 43571 Whitehouse 76 B 1 $289K
10 43601 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
11 43635 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
12 43652 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
13 43654 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
14 43656 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
15 43657 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
16 43659 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
17 43660 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
18 43661 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
19 43666 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
20 43667 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
21 43681 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
22 43682 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
23 43697 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
24 43699 Toledo 75 B 3 (1 health)
25 43616 Oregon 73 B 1 $191K
26 43605 Toledo 72 B 3 (1 health) $46K
27 43606 Toledo 72 B 3 (1 health) $166K
28 43607 Toledo 72 B 3 (1 health) $73K
29 43614 Toledo 72 B 3 (1 health) $161K
30 43560 Sylvania 70 B 0 $262K
31 43566 Waterville 70 B 0 $284K
32 43609 Toledo 67 C 3 (1 health) $59K
33 43611 Toledo 67 C 3 (1 health) $117K
34 43612 Toledo 67 C 3 (1 health) $90K
35 43613 Toledo 67 C 3 (1 health) $125K
36 43615 Toledo 67 C 3 (1 health) $137K
37 43623 Toledo 67 C 3 (1 health) $168K
38 43542 Monclova 63 C 0 $423K
39 43412 Curtice 55 C 0 $221K
40 43465 Walbridge 55 C 0 $146K
41 43619 Northwood 55 C 0 $172K
42 43525 Haskins 53 D 0 $234K
43 43547 Neapolis 53 D 0 $235K

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Overview

Lucas County in Ohio covers 43 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).

35 of 43 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 31 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lucas County?
Lucas County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 43 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Lucas County?
Lucas County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 43 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 $1,814 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lucas County?
The median home build year in Lucas County is 1961. 74.7% 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 water safety score of 71/100, which is above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

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