Van Wert County, Ohio
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to top-scoring counties, Van Wert County's 7 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Van Wert County Compares
How Van Wert County Compares
Van Wert 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: Van Wert County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,484, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.48% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
82.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Van Wert County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 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: $1,484
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,255 housing units in Van Wert 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 Van Wert County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Van Wert 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 Van Wert 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 Van Wert County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Wert City | 10,846 | 10 |
| 2 | Tammis Mobile Village Ltd. Public Water System | 98 | 6 |
| 3 | Willshire Village | 405 | 5 |
| 4 | Ohio City Village | 705 | 3 |
| 5 | Convoy Village | 1,100 | 2 |
6 total water systems serve Van Wert County.
All ZIP Codes in Van Wert County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Van Wert County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45874 | Ohio City | 66 | C | 3 | $124K |
| 2 | 45886 | Scott | 61 | C | 6 (1 health) | $92K |
| 3 | 45863 | Middle Point | 60 | C | 1 | $126K |
| 4 | 45898 | Willshire | 58 | C | 5 (1 health) | $102K |
| 5 | 45832 | Convoy | 53 | D | 2 | $150K |
| 6 | 45891 | Van Wert | 46 | D | 10 (7 health) | $143K |
| 7 | 45899 | Wren | 40 | D | 0 | $84K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Van Wert County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 82.1% 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 Van Wert County, Ohio
Overview
Van Wert County in Ohio covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
6 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 9 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.