COUNTY REPORT OH

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

Summit County60/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Summit County Compares

C
County Grade
60/100
Avg Safety Score
43
ZIP Codes
33
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
60
Avg Safety Score
43
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 44221 (69/100)
Lowest ZIP: 44333 (52/100)
$203K
Median Home Value
$2,481
Avg Remediation (122% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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 trend

EPA violation counts by year across Summit County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2024
10 (10 health)
2025
29 (29 health)

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

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1964
Median Build Year
73.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
37%
Pipe Failure Probability
42%
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: $1,633

Flood $521/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $333/yr

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

Pre-1940 20%
1940–1959 23%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 12%

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

$203K
Median Home Value
$2,481
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.7% (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 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.

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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Summit County?
Summit 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 Summit County?
Summit County is served by 33 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 43 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Summit County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Summit County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,633 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Summit County?
The median home build year in Summit County is 1964. 73.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Summit County compare to Ohio?
Summit County has an average water safety score of 60/100, which is above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

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