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Sandusky County, Ohio

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

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

Sandusky County71/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Sandusky County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

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: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 43442 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 43464 (50/100)
$158K
Median Home Value
$1,638
Avg Remediation (104% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 14.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,945, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.439% avg pipe failure probability, 63% of ZIPs at high risk

79.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1960
Median Build Year
79.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
44%
Pipe Failure Probability
63%
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: $1,945

Flood $650/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Pre-1940 29%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 8%

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

$158K
Median Home Value
$1,638
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.6% (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 Sandusky County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Woodville Village 2,006 13
2 Gibsonburg Village 2,506 9
3 Twin Maples Mhp 45 9
4 Elmore Village 1,421 4
5 Green Springs Village 1,592 3

10 total water systems serve Sandusky County.

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sandusky County?
Sandusky County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sandusky County?
Sandusky County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sandusky County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sandusky County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,945 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sandusky County?
The median home build year in Sandusky County is 1960. 79.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sandusky County compare to Ohio?
Sandusky County has an average water safety score of 71/100, which is above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

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