Scioto County, Ohio
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Scioto County, safety data across 12 ZIP codes suggests a fair but uneven system — violations are present and worth checking at the ZIP level.
How Scioto County Compares
How Scioto County Compares
Scioto 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Scioto County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.8 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 15.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,392, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.345% avg pipe failure probability, 27% of ZIPs at high risk
61.2% 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: $1,392
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
26,679 housing units in Scioto 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 Scioto County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Scioto 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 Scioto 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 Scioto County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PORTSMOUTH CITY | 40,475 | 3 |
| 2 | Scioto Water Inc.-rose Hill | 8,861 | 3 |
| 3 | Scioto Water Inc.-sugar Camp | 6,458 | 1 |
| 4 | Scioto Water Inc. - Pond Run | 845 | 1 |
| 5 | Scioto Water Inc.-sr125 | 537 | 1 |
9 total water systems serve Scioto County.
All ZIP Codes in Scioto County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Scioto County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45699 | Lucasville | 83 | B | 1 | — |
| 2 | 45629 | Franklin Furnace | 76 | B | 1 | $171K |
| 3 | 45662 | Portsmouth | 71 | B | 2 | $98K |
| 4 | 45630 | Friendship | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 45677 | Scioto Furnace | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 45652 | Mc Dermott | 55 | C | 0 | $137K |
| 7 | 45653 | Minford | 55 | C | 0 | $166K |
| 8 | 45663 | West Portsmouth | 55 | C | 0 | $123K |
| 9 | 45684 | Stout | 55 | C | 0 | $112K |
| 10 | 45694 | Wheelersburg | 55 | C | 0 | $198K |
| 11 | 45636 | Haverhill | 53 | D | 0 | $167K |
| 12 | 45687 | Wakefield | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Scioto County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.2% 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 Scioto County, Ohio
Overview
Scioto County in Ohio covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
3 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.