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Pickaway County, Ohio

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Although much of Pickaway County meets baseline standards, some of its 5 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.

How Pickaway County Compares

Pickaway County61/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Pickaway County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Pickaway County scores 1 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 43103 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 43146 (53/100)
$237K
Median Home Value
$2,260
Avg Remediation (95% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Pickaway 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: 14.4 (asthma 11%, diabetes 12.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $982, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.334% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk

49.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1981
Median Build Year
49.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
33%
Pipe Failure Probability
40%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $982

Flood $440/yr
Energy Code Gap $342/yr
Water / Lead $120/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

20,404 housing units in Pickaway County

Pre-1940 15%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 24%

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 Pickaway County

$237K
Median Home Value
$2,260
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.8% (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 Pickaway County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Commercial Point Village 3,497 8
2 Ashville Village Public Water System 4,298 7
3 COLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 1,305,946 7
4 Circleville City Public Water System 13,927 2
5 Earnhart Hill Water District Public Water System 10,057 2

8 total water systems serve Pickaway County.

All ZIP Codes in Pickaway County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Pickaway County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 43103 Ashville 66 C 7 $237K
2 43145 New Holland 66 C 0 $171K
3 43116 Commercial Point 64 C 1 $338K
4 43113 Circleville 58 C 2 $218K
5 43146 Orient 53 D 0 $292K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Pickaway County

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Overview

Pickaway County in Ohio covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).

3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Pickaway County?
Pickaway 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 Pickaway County?
Pickaway 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 Pickaway County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Pickaway County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $982 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Pickaway County?
The median home build year in Pickaway County is 1981. 49.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Pickaway County compare to Ohio?
Pickaway County has an average water safety score of 61/100, which is above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

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