Paulding County, Ohio
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike top-rated counties, Paulding County's 6 ZIP codes carry a fair number of documented violations — chlorine compliance and disinfection byproduct limits are the categories most often cited in recent data.
How Paulding County Compares
How Paulding County Compares
Paulding County scores 9 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Paulding County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 14.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,628, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.417% avg pipe failure probability, 83% of ZIPs at high risk
73.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Paulding County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 14 total (14 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,628
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,935 housing units in Paulding 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 Paulding County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Paulding 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 Paulding 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 Paulding County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antwerp Village | 1,741 | 6 |
| 2 | Oakwood City Public Water System | 9,572 | 6 |
| 3 | Oakwood Village | 727 | 6 |
| 4 | PAULDING VILLAGE | 3,605 | 3 |
| 5 | Country Inn Enhanced Living Center | 47 | 3 |
6 total water systems serve Paulding County.
All ZIP Codes in Paulding County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Paulding County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45879 | Paulding | 81 | B | 3 (2 health) | $122K |
| 2 | 45813 | Antwerp | 78 | B | 3 | $145K |
| 3 | 45873 | Oakwood | 76 | B | 6 (2 health) | $138K |
| 4 | 45880 | Payne | 74 | B | 2 | $123K |
| 5 | 45821 | Cecil | 53 | D | 0 | $123K |
| 6 | 45855 | Latty | 53 | D | 0 | $98K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Paulding 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 — 73.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Paulding County, Ohio
Overview
Paulding County in Ohio covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
4 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations 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.