Preble County, Ohio
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Preble County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Although much of Preble County meets baseline standards, some of its 11 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.
How Preble County Compares
How Preble County Compares
Preble County scores 4 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 9 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Preble County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 13.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,497, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
81.5% 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
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: $1,497
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,894 housing units in Preble 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 Preble County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Preble 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 Preble County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Preble County
8 community water systems serving Preble County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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9 total water systems serve Preble County.
Systems with the most violations in Preble County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Preble County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Preble County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45003 | College Corner | 67 | C | 0 | $171K |
| 2 | 45381 | West Alexandria | 66 | C | 2 (1 health) | $200K |
| 3 | 45311 | Camden | 65 | C | 3 | $177K |
| 4 | 45320 | Eaton | 65 | C | 3 (1 health) | $168K |
| 5 | 45347 | New Paris | 57 | C | 10 (1 health) | $139K |
| 6 | 45070 | West Elkton | — | — | $96K | |
| 7 | 45321 | Eldorado | — | — | $129K | |
| 8 | 45330 | Gratis | — | — | 0 | $143K |
| 9 | 45338 | Lewisburg | — | — | 6 | $186K |
| 10 | 45378 | Verona | — | — | $115K | |
| 11 | 45382 | West Manchester | — | — | 8 (1 health) | $184K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Preble County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here - the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 81.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Preble County, Ohio
Overview
Preble County in Ohio covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 5 scored records.
6 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.