COUNTY REPORT OH

Noble County, Ohio

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Noble County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Current EPA records place Noble County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 8 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.

How Noble County Compares

Noble County69/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg73/100

How Noble County Compares

C
County Grade
69/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Noble County scores 9 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 4 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 Last verified:

C
County Grade
69
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 43732 (80/100)
Lowest ZIP: 43724 (52/100)
$137K
Median Home Value
$1,813
Avg Remediation (133% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Noble 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: 17.6 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 18%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,346, driven primarily by flood

64.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2024
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
64.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
43/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
75%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,346

Flood $657/yr
Energy Code Gap $416/yr
Water / Lead $144/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,350 housing units in Noble County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 15%

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 Noble County

$137K
Median Home Value
$1,813
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Noble 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 Noble County residents

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Noble County

8 community water systems serving Noble County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Noble County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Noble County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Noble County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 43732 Cumberland 80 B 4 $132K
2 43793 Woodsfield 75 B 10 (3 health) $137K
3 43724 Caldwell 52 D 15 (2 health) $147K
4 43711 Ava
5 43717 Belle Valley $75K
6 43779 Sarahsville $218K
7 43788 Summerfield $148K
8 45727 Dexter City $109K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Noble County

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

Overview

Noble County in Ohio covers 8 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100) across 3 scored records.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Noble County?
Noble 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 Noble County?
Noble County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Noble County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Noble County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,346 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Noble County?
The median home build year in Noble County is 1977. 64.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Noble County compare to Ohio?
Noble County has an average Home Safety Score of 69/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Noble County, OH: HSS 69/100; 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/noble/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Noble County, OH: HSS 69/100; 5 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/noble/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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