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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

Morgan County66/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Morgan County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 43787 (77/100)
Lowest ZIP: 45724 (53/100)
$136K
Median Home Value
$1,180
Avg Remediation (87% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
60%
Pre-1978 Housing
37%
Pipe Failure Probability
25%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $1,718

Flood $1,120/yr
Energy Code Gap $378/yr
Water / Lead $140/yr

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

Pre-1940 23%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 22%

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

$136K
Median Home Value
$1,180
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.1% (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 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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Morgan County?
Morgan County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Morgan County?
Morgan County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Morgan County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Morgan County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,718 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Morgan County?
The median home build year in Morgan County is 1975. 60% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Morgan County compare to Ohio?
Morgan County has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

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