COUNTY REPORT OH

Warren County, Ohio

14 ZIP codes · Avg score 47/100 · Grade D · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Warren County: D.

Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.

Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →

Systems across Warren County's 14 ZIP codes show elevated violation counts - the county's low safety grade reflects that ongoing compliance pattern.

How Warren County Compares

Warren County47/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg73/100

How Warren County Compares

D
County Grade
47/100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
23
Water Systems

Warren County scores 13 points below the Ohio state average (60/100) and 26 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 Last verified:

D
County Grade
47
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 45050 (62/100)
Lowest ZIP: 45140 (35/100)
$313K
Median Home Value
$3,126
Avg Remediation (100% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Warren 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: 11.8 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 11%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,382, driven primarily by flood

44% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
1 (1 health)
2024
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 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 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1993
Median Build Year
44%
Pre-1978 Housing
35/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
29%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,382

Flood $927/yr
Energy Code Gap $302/yr
Water / Lead $136/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

115,729 housing units in Warren County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 33%

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 Warren County

$313K
Median Home Value
$3,126
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Warren 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 Warren County residents

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Warren County

8 community water systems serving Warren County.

Show all 8 water systems

23 total water systems serve Warren County.

Systems with the most violations in Warren County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Warren County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Warren County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 45050 Monroe 62 C 11 $274K
2 45404 Dayton 50 D 0 $82K
3 45034 Kings Mills 49 D 2 $312K
4 45054 Oregonia 49 D 1 $298K
5 45066 Springboro 48 D 5 $363K
6 45039 Maineville 47 D 6 $294K
7 45065 South Lebanon 47 D 8 $313K
8 45068 Waynesville 47 D 4 (1 health) $325K
9 45040 Mason 45 D 13 $404K
10 45005 Franklin 44 D 12 $201K
11 45036 Lebanon 43 D 15 $318K
12 45152 Morrow 40 D 13 (1 health) $328K
13 45140 Loveland 35 F 36 $341K
14 45032 Harveysburg $150K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Warren 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

Warren County in Ohio covers 14 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (47/100) across 13 scored records.

12 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

← Back to Ohio Home Safety Profile

Data Sources

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

What You Can Do

Warren County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

Test your tap water

Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.

2

Consider a certified water filter

NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher

3

Contact your water utility

Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.

4

Check for lead in your home

44% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Warren County?
Warren County receives a grade of D. 2 of 14 ZIP codes have health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Warren County?
Warren County is served by 23 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Warren County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Warren County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,382 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Warren County?
The median home build year in Warren County is 1993. 44% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Warren County compare to Ohio?
Warren County has an average Home Safety Score of 47/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Ohio state average of 60/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Warren County, OH: HSS 47/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/warren/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-ohio-warren,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Warren County, OH: HSS 47/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/warren/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

Get safety alerts for Warren, Ohio

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool - no phone call required.