Stark County, Ohio
45 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 45 ZIP codes in Stark County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Stark County Compares
How Stark County Compares
Stark County scores 5 points below the Ohio state average (60/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 13.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,429, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.393% avg pipe failure probability, 51% of ZIPs at high risk
71.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Stark County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 22 total (22 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,429
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
174,480 housing units in Stark 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 Stark County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Stark 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 Stark 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 Stark County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CANTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM | 107,113 | 102 |
| 2 | Stark County Water District | 6,690 | 86 |
| 3 | Scenic Creek Apartments Public Water System | 80 | 72 |
| 4 | Forest View Mobile Home | 63 | 72 |
| 5 | Castlebar Apartments Public Water System | 50 | 72 |
44 total water systems serve Stark County.
All ZIP Codes in Stark County
45 ZIP codes tracked in Stark County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44608 | Beach City | 70 | B | 0 | $159K |
| 2 | 44626 | East Sparta | 70 | B | 0 | $176K |
| 3 | 44601 | Alliance | 68 | C | 2 (2 health) | $143K |
| 4 | 44613 | Brewster | 66 | C | 0 | $135K |
| 5 | 44648 | Massillon | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | — |
| 6 | 44662 | Navarre | 64 | C | 6 (1 health) | $176K |
| 7 | 44689 | Wilmot | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $104K |
| 8 | 44614 | Canal Fulton | 60 | C | 0 | $202K |
| 9 | 44646 | Massillon | 60 | C | 4 (1 health) | $182K |
| 10 | 44647 | Massillon | 60 | C | 4 (1 health) | $142K |
| 11 | 44688 | Waynesburg | 60 | C | 5 (2 health) | $131K |
| 12 | 44704 | Canton | 60 | C | 4 | $65K |
| 13 | 44706 | Canton | 60 | C | 4 | $132K |
| 14 | 44711 | Canton | 60 | C | 4 | — |
| 15 | 44714 | Canton | 60 | C | 4 | $143K |
| 16 | 44721 | Canton | 60 | C | 4 | $220K |
| 17 | 44641 | Louisville | 59 | C | 6 (1 health) | $199K |
| 18 | 44705 | Canton | 55 | C | 4 | $75K |
| 19 | 44707 | Canton | 55 | C | 4 | $107K |
| 20 | 44708 | Canton | 55 | C | 4 | $165K |
| 21 | 44709 | Canton | 55 | C | 4 | $149K |
| 22 | 44718 | Canton | 55 | C | 4 | $286K |
| 23 | 44087 | Twinsburg | 53 | D | 0 | $291K |
| 24 | 44201 | Atwater | 53 | D | 0 | $214K |
| 25 | 44632 | Hartville | 53 | D | 1 | $259K |
| 26 | 44656 | Mineral City | 53 | D | 0 | $203K |
| 27 | 44671 | Sandyville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 28 | 44678 | Somerdale | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 29 | 44701 | Canton | 53 | D | 4 | — |
| 30 | 44702 | Canton | 53 | D | 4 | $108K |
| 31 | 44703 | Canton | 53 | D | 4 | $78K |
| 32 | 44710 | Canton | 53 | D | 4 | $101K |
| 33 | 44730 | East Canton | 53 | D | 0 | $154K |
| 34 | 44735 | Canton | 53 | D | 4 | — |
| 35 | 44750 | Canton | 53 | D | 4 | — |
| 36 | 44767 | Canton | 53 | D | 4 | — |
| 37 | 44799 | Canton | 53 | D | 4 | — |
| 38 | 44720 | North Canton | 46 | D | 13 | $234K |
| 39 | 44232 | Green | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 40 | 44630 | Greentown | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 41 | 44640 | Limaville | 40 | D | 0 | $103K |
| 42 | 44650 | Maximo | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 43 | 44652 | Middlebranch | 40 | D | 0 | $262K |
| 44 | 44659 | Mount Eaton | 40 | D | 0 | $148K |
| 45 | 44666 | North Lawrence | 40 | D | 0 | $205K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Stark County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71.9% 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 Stark County, Ohio
Overview
Stark County in Ohio covers 45 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
28 of 45 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations 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.