Medina County, Ohio
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Medina County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
In recent assessments, Medina County's 16 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Medina County Compares
How Medina County Compares
Medina County scores 19 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 6 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Medina County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 11.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,686, driven primarily by flood
60.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Medina County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,686
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
75,458 housing units in Medina 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 Medina County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Medina 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 Medina County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Medina County
8 community water systems serving Medina County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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13 total water systems serve Medina County.
Systems with the most violations in Medina County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Medina County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Medina County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44235 | Homerville | 82 | B | 3 | $272K |
| 2 | 44251 | Westfield Center | 82 | B | 1 | $354K |
| 3 | 44212 | Brunswick | 80 | B | 3 | $245K |
| 4 | 44233 | Hinckley | 80 | B | 3 | $426K |
| 5 | 44275 | Spencer | 80 | B | 5 | $250K |
| 6 | 44215 | Chippewa Lake | 79 | B | 3 | $202K |
| 7 | 44280 | Valley City | 79 | B | 6 | $324K |
| 8 | 44281 | Wadsworth | 79 | B | 5 (2 health) | $262K |
| 9 | 44254 | Lodi | 78 | B | 6 | $186K |
| 10 | 44256 | Medina | 78 | B | 7 | $292K |
| 11 | 44273 | Seville | 78 | B | 5 (1 health) | $243K |
| 12 | 44253 | Litchfield | 76 | B | 13 (4 health) | $260K |
| 13 | 44214 | Burbank | — | — | 9 | $212K |
| 14 | 44258 | Medina | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 44274 | Sharon Center | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 44282 | Wadsworth | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Medina County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.4% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Medina County, Ohio
Overview
Medina County in Ohio covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100) across 12 scored records.
13 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 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.