Morgan County, Ohio
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 5 ZIP codes, Morgan County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Morgan County Compares
How Morgan County Compares
Morgan County scores 6 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Morgan County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 15.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,718, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.367% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
60% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,718
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,637 housing units in Morgan 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 Morgan County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Morgan 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 Morgan County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Morgan County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgan Meigsville - Sr 376 Public Water System | 68 | 4 |
| 2 | Chesterhill Village Public Water System | 823 | 4 |
| 3 | Morgan Meigsville - West Malta Public Water System | 520 | 2 |
| 4 | Portersville East Branch Water Company | 2,340 | 2 |
| 5 | Malta Village Public Water System | 671 | 2 |
8 total water systems serve Morgan County.
All ZIP Codes in Morgan County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Morgan County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43787 | Stockport | 77 | B | 2 (1 health) | $137K |
| 2 | 43758 | Malta | 76 | B | 2 | $131K |
| 3 | 43756 | Mcconnelsville | 73 | B | 0 | $134K |
| 4 | 45713 | Bartlett | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 5 | 45724 | Cutler | 53 | D | 0 | $148K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Morgan County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Morgan County, Ohio
Overview
Morgan County in Ohio covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
2 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.