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Williams County, Ohio

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

For households in Williams County, the 9 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.

How Williams County Compares

Williams County71/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Williams County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Williams County scores 11 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 43517 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 43531 (53/100)
$130K
Median Home Value
$978
Avg Remediation (75% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Williams 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: 15.3 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 14.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,462, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.442% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk

79.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1961
Median Build Year
79.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
44%
Pipe Failure Probability
67%
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: $1,462

Energy Code Gap $510/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Water / Lead $317/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

16,026 housing units in Williams County

Pre-1940 27%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 10%

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 Williams County

$130K
Median Home Value
$978
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.6% (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 Williams County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Williams Company/hillside Country Living 225 4
2 West Unity Village 1,760 4
3 PIONEER VILLAGE 1,380 2
4 Aqua Ohio - Seneca 750 2
5 Bryan City 8,729 2

9 total water systems serve Williams County.

All ZIP Codes in Williams County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Williams County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 43517 Edgerton 83 B 1 $127K
2 43554 Pioneer 83 B 0 $147K
3 43570 West Unity 83 B 0 $117K
4 43518 Edon 81 B 1 $144K
5 43543 Montpelier 77 B 2 (1 health) $130K
6 43506 Bryan 76 B 2 $155K
7 43501 Alvordton 53 D 0 $125K
8 43505 Blakeslee 53 D 0 $216K
9 43531 Kunkle 53 D 0 $38K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Williams County

Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.

Overview

Williams County in Ohio covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).

4 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Williams County?
Williams County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 9 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Williams County?
Williams County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Williams County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Williams County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,462 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Williams County?
The median home build year in Williams County is 1961. 79.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Williams County compare to Ohio?
Williams County has an average water safety score of 71/100, which is above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

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