Wayne County, Ohio
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Although much of Wayne County meets baseline standards, some of its 16 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.
How Wayne County Compares
How Wayne County Compares
Wayne County scores 4 points below the Ohio state average (60/100) and 12 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wayne County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 11%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,565, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.355% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
61.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Wayne County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 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: $1,565
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
58,782 housing units in Wayne 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 Wayne County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WADSWORTH CITY PWS | 24,356 | 10 |
| 2 | Doylestown Village Public Water System | 3,051 | 8 |
| 3 | Sundial Mobile Home Park | 75 | 8 |
| 4 | Oak Park Estates Llc | 300 | 8 |
| 5 | Rex Hill Estates, Llc | 246 | 8 |
32 total water systems serve Wayne County.
All ZIP Codes in Wayne County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44217 | Creston | 70 | B | 1 | $178K |
| 2 | 44627 | Fredericksburg | 70 | B | 0 | $331K |
| 3 | 44230 | Doylestown | 66 | C | 8 | $194K |
| 4 | 44287 | West Salem | 66 | C | 0 | $171K |
| 5 | 44645 | Marshallville | 65 | C | 2 | $229K |
| 6 | 44676 | Shreve | 63 | C | 5 | $174K |
| 7 | 44618 | Dalton | 62 | C | 3 | $221K |
| 8 | 44270 | Rittman | 56 | C | 2 | $160K |
| 9 | 44691 | Wooster | 56 | C | 2 | $217K |
| 10 | 44056 | Macedonia | 53 | D | 0 | $295K |
| 11 | 44636 | Kidron | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 12 | 44141 | Brecksville | 45 | D | 0 | $360K |
| 13 | 44606 | Apple Creek | 45 | D | 0 | $253K |
| 14 | 44667 | Orrville | 45 | D | 0 | $196K |
| 15 | 44251 | Westfield Center | 40 | D | 0 | $354K |
| 16 | 44276 | Sterling | 40 | D | 0 | $221K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wayne 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 — 61.2% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Wayne County, Ohio
Overview
Wayne County in Ohio covers 16 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100).
7 of 16 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.