Montgomery County, Ohio
52 ZIP codes · Avg score 51/100 · Grade D
ZipCheckup grade for Montgomery County: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
The D-F rating for Montgomery County calls for a closer look, not alarm, and each of its 52 ZIP codes has its own report.
How Montgomery County Compares
How Montgomery County Compares
Montgomery County scores 9 points below the Ohio state average (60/100) and 22 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: Montgomery County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 14.5%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $900, largest modeled factor: Flood
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: $900
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Montgomery County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. The timing of improvements depends on the specific hazard.
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 Montgomery County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Montgomery County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Montgomery County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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25 water systems mapped to Montgomery County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Montgomery County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Montgomery County
52 ZIP codes tracked in Montgomery County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45435 | Dayton | 65 | C | 1 | — |
| 2 | 45327 | Germantown | 64 | C | 3 | $198K |
| 3 | 45449 | Dayton | 64 | C | 5 (1 health) | $148K |
| 4 | 45325 | Farmersville | 62 | C | 4 | $212K |
| 5 | 45345 | New Lebanon | 61 | C | 7 | $139K |
| 6 | 45377 | Vandalia | 50 | D | 0 | $192K |
| 7 | 45402 | Dayton | 50 | D | 0 | $106K |
| 8 | 45403 | Dayton | 50 | D | 0 | $74K |
| 9 | 45405 | Dayton | 50 | D | 0 | $74K |
| 10 | 45406 | Dayton | 50 | D | 0 | $82K |
| 11 | 45409 | Dayton | 50 | D | 0 | $231K |
| 12 | 45410 | Dayton | 50 | D | 0 | $98K |
| 13 | 45414 | Dayton | 50 | D | 0 | $163K |
| 14 | 45415 | Dayton | 50 | D | 1 | $169K |
| 15 | 45416 | Dayton | 50 | D | 0 | $76K |
| 16 | 45420 | Dayton | 50 | D | 0 | $116K |
| 17 | 45428 | Dayton | 50 | D | 0 | — |
| 18 | 45439 | Dayton | 50 | D | 0 | $120K |
| 19 | 45315 | Clayton | 49 | D | 4 | $184K |
| 20 | 45424 | Dayton | 49 | D | 1 | $169K |
| 21 | 45417 | Dayton | 46 | D | 5 | $73K |
| 22 | 45440 | Dayton | 46 | D | 4 (1 health) | $248K |
| 23 | 45426 | Dayton | 45 | D | 6 | $112K |
| 24 | 45322 | Englewood | 44 | D | 6 | $166K |
| 25 | 45342 | Miamisburg | 44 | D | 11 (2 health) | $207K |
| 26 | 45309 | Brookville | 41 | D | 12 (1 health) | $197K |
| 27 | 45343 | Miamisburg | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 45354 | Phillipsburg | — | — | 5 | $138K |
| 29 | 45400 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 45401 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 45408 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 45412 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 45413 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 45418 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 45422 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 45423 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 37 | 45427 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 38 | 45429 | Dayton | — | — | 0 | $221K |
| 39 | 45437 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 40 | 45441 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 45448 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 45454 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 45458 | Dayton | — | — | 3 (1 health) | $338K |
| 44 | 45459 | Dayton | — | — | 3 (1 health) | $276K |
| 45 | 45463 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 46 | 45469 | Dayton | — | — | 0 | — |
| 47 | 45470 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 48 | 45475 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 49 | 45479 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 50 | 45481 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 51 | 45482 | Dayton | — | — | — | |
| 52 | 45490 | Dayton | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Montgomery County
These buyer guides are matched by rule rather than by hand - a PFAS record adds a PFAS filter guide, a lead action-level exceedance adds lead filter guides, a high share of pre-1978 homes adds lead paint test kits, EPA Radon Zone 1 add radon kits, and a top flood or wildfire risk adds related equipment.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 19 ZIP codes
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Montgomery County, Ohio
Overview
Montgomery County in Ohio covers 52 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (51/100) across 26 scored records.
17 of 31 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.
What You Can Do
Montgomery County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.