Summit County, Ohio
43 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Summit County's 43 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Summit County Compares
How Summit County Compares
Summit County scores 0 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Summit County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 13.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,633, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.369% avg pipe failure probability, 42% of ZIPs at high risk
73.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Summit County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 29 violations. Past 5 years: 39 total (39 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: $1,633
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
221,750 housing units in Summit 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 Summit County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairlane Water Company | 354 | 116 |
| 2 | Firelands Manor Mhp Public Water System | 235 | 116 |
| 3 | Forty Corners Mobile Village | 225 | 116 |
| 4 | Pebble Creek Convalescent Center | 225 | 116 |
| 5 | Oakwood Crossing Mhp | 200 | 116 |
33 total water systems serve Summit County.
All ZIP Codes in Summit County
43 ZIP codes tracked in Summit County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44221 | Cuyahoga Falls | 69 | C | 6 (1 health) | $160K |
| 2 | 44223 | Cuyahoga Falls | 69 | C | 6 (1 health) | $203K |
| 3 | 44278 | Tallmadge | 69 | C | 3 | $225K |
| 4 | 44222 | Cuyahoga Falls | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 5 | 44237 | Hudson | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | — |
| 6 | 44262 | Munroe Falls | 65 | C | 0 | $224K |
| 7 | 44264 | Peninsula | 65 | C | 0 | $355K |
| 8 | 44067 | Northfield | 64 | C | 6 (1 health) | $235K |
| 9 | 44202 | Aurora | 64 | C | 3 | $356K |
| 10 | 44301 | Akron | 62 | C | 4 | $103K |
| 11 | 44303 | Akron | 62 | C | 4 | $214K |
| 12 | 44304 | Akron | 62 | C | 4 | $71K |
| 13 | 44305 | Akron | 62 | C | 4 | $90K |
| 14 | 44306 | Akron | 62 | C | 4 | $78K |
| 15 | 44308 | Akron | 62 | C | 4 | $433K |
| 16 | 44309 | Akron | 62 | C | 4 | — |
| 17 | 44310 | Akron | 62 | C | 4 | $91K |
| 18 | 44311 | Akron | 62 | C | 4 | $64K |
| 19 | 44224 | Stow | 59 | C | 5 (1 health) | $244K |
| 20 | 44236 | Hudson | 59 | C | 4 (1 health) | $437K |
| 21 | 44302 | Akron | 58 | C | 4 | $112K |
| 22 | 44307 | Akron | 58 | C | 4 | $76K |
| 23 | 44315 | Akron | 58 | C | 4 | — |
| 24 | 44316 | Akron | 58 | C | 4 | — |
| 25 | 44317 | Akron | 58 | C | 4 | — |
| 26 | 44322 | Akron | 58 | C | 4 | — |
| 27 | 44325 | Akron | 58 | C | 4 | — |
| 28 | 44326 | Akron | 58 | C | 4 | — |
| 29 | 44328 | Akron | 58 | C | 4 | — |
| 30 | 44372 | Akron | 58 | C | 4 | — |
| 31 | 44396 | Akron | 58 | C | 4 | — |
| 32 | 44398 | Akron | 58 | C | 4 | — |
| 33 | 44399 | Akron | 58 | C | 4 | — |
| 34 | 44312 | Akron | 57 | C | 4 | $142K |
| 35 | 44313 | Akron | 57 | C | 4 | $216K |
| 36 | 44319 | Akron | 57 | C | 4 | $188K |
| 37 | 44320 | Akron | 57 | C | 4 | $103K |
| 38 | 44321 | Akron | 57 | C | 4 | $320K |
| 39 | 44216 | Clinton | 56 | C | 2 | $214K |
| 40 | 44685 | Uniontown | 53 | D | 0 | $260K |
| 41 | 44250 | Lakemore | 52 | D | 3 | $103K |
| 42 | 44314 | Akron | 52 | D | 4 | $83K |
| 43 | 44333 | Akron | 52 | D | 4 | $363K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Summit County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 73.9% 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
- 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 Summit County, Ohio
Overview
Summit County in Ohio covers 43 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
40 of 43 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 7 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.