Sandusky County, Ohio
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Sandusky: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Tracking 8 ZIP codes in Sandusky County shows a water safety record well above the national median - violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Sandusky County Compares
How Sandusky County Compares
Sandusky County scores 11 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Sandusky County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 14.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,158, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.446% avg pipe failure probability, 88% of ZIPs at high risk
79.9% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,158
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
24,065 housing units in Sandusky 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 Sandusky County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sandusky 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 Sandusky County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Sandusky County
8 community water systems serving Sandusky County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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10 total water systems serve Sandusky County.
Systems with the most violations in Sandusky County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Sandusky County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Sandusky County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43442 | Lindsey | 83 | B | 0 | $173K |
| 2 | 44836 | Green Springs | 83 | B | 1 | $128K |
| 3 | 43431 | Gibsonburg | 79 | B | 9 (1 health) | $155K |
| 4 | 43469 | Woodville | 75 | B | 4 | $188K |
| 5 | 43410 | Clyde | 73 | B | 1 | $162K |
| 6 | 43420 | Fremont | 71 | B | 1 | $142K |
| 7 | 43435 | Helena | 53 | D | 0 | $168K |
| 8 | 43464 | Vickery | 50 | D | 0 | $113K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sandusky County
Eight risk categories drive the selection - PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback - and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 79.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Sandusky County, Ohio
Overview
Sandusky County in Ohio covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
5 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.