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Stark County, Ohio

41 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Stark County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

If your home is in Stark County, the C grade is a cue to open your ZIP code's report, one of 41 here, and see which factors weigh on the score.

How Stark County Compares

Stark County64/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg73/100

How Stark County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
41
ZIP Codes
23
Water Systems

Stark 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

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
41
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 44614 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 44662 (55/100)
$152K
Median Home Value
$531
Avg Remediation (0.35% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Stark 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: 14.8 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 13.7%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,388, largest modeled factor: Flood

70% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1965
Median Build Year
70%
Pre-1980 Housing
45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
70%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,388

Flood $635/yr
Energy Code Gap $499/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

173,191 housing units in Stark County

Pre-1940 20%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 18%
2000+ 11%

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 Stark County

$152K
Median Home Value
$531
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Stark County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Stark County residents

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Stark County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Stark County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

23 water systems mapped to Stark County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Stark County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Stark County

41 ZIP codes tracked in Stark County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 44614 Canal Fulton 66 C 2 $202K
2 44632 Hartville 66 C 3 $259K
3 44647 Massillon 66 C 2 $142K
4 44652 Middlebranch 66 C 1 $262K
5 44702 Canton 66 C 1 $108K
6 44703 Canton 66 C 1 $78K
7 44706 Canton 66 C 3 $132K
8 44708 Canton 66 C 3 $165K
9 44709 Canton 66 C 1 $149K
10 44710 Canton 66 C 3 $101K
11 44714 Canton 66 C 1 $143K
12 44718 Canton 66 C 3 $286K
13 44721 Canton 66 C 1 $220K
14 44705 Canton 65 C 3 $75K
15 44720 North Canton 65 C 5 $234K
16 44608 Beach City 64 C 4 $159K
17 44646 Massillon 63 C 7 $182K
18 44601 Alliance 62 C 10 (2 health) $143K
19 44704 Canton 62 C 6 (1 health) $65K
20 44707 Canton 62 C 6 (1 health) $107K
21 44685 Uniontown 61 C 10 $260K
22 44730 East Canton 61 C 8 (1 health) $154K
23 44641 Louisville 59 C 12 (3 health) $199K
24 44662 Navarre 55 C 18 (1 health) $176K
25 44613 Brewster — — 0 $135K
26 44626 East Sparta — — 1 $176K
27 44630 Greentown — — —
28 44640 Limaville — — $103K
29 44648 Massillon — — —
30 44650 Maximo — — —
31 44666 North Lawrence — — 2 $205K
32 44669 Paris — — 3 (2 health) $203K
33 44670 Robertsville — — $105K
34 44688 Waynesburg — — 11 (4 health) $131K
35 44689 Wilmot — — 0 $104K
36 44701 Canton — — —
37 44711 Canton — — —
38 44735 Canton — — —
39 44750 Canton — — —
40 44767 Canton — — —
41 44799 Canton — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Stark County

Selection follows a fixed set of rules applied to local records: signals such as PFAS detections, lead action-level exceedances on record, a large share of pre-1978 housing, EPA Radon Zone 1, or a top flood or wildfire risk each add a related guide, and when none applies, general water testing and filtration guides are shown instead.

Overview

Stark County in Ohio covers 41 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 24 scored records.

28 of 30 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Stark County?
Stark 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 Stark County?
We map 23 public water systems to 41 ZIP codes in our data for Stark County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Stark County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Stark County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,388 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Stark County?
The median home build year in Stark County is 1965. 70% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Stark County compare to Ohio?
Stark County has an average Home Safety Score of 64/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Stark County, OH: HSS 64/100; 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/stark/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-ohio-stark,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Stark County, OH: HSS 64/100; 8 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/stark/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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