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Wood County, Ohio

22 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Based on current EPA data, Wood County's 22 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.

How Wood County Compares

Wood County66/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Wood County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
22
Water Systems

Wood County scores 6 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 43430 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 45889 (53/100)
$156K
Median Home Value
$1,327
Avg Remediation (85% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Wood 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: 12.7 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 11%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,490, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.414% avg pipe failure probability, 59% of ZIPs at high risk

74.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
6 (6 health)
2024
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 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 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1962
Median Build Year
74.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
Pipe Failure Probability
59%
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: $1,490

Energy Code Gap $479/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Water / Lead $286/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

48,669 housing units in Wood County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 21%

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 Wood County

$156K
Median Home Value
$1,327
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11% (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 Wood County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Northwestern W and Sd - Toledo Svc 19,758 20
2 VILLAGE GREEN MHP 272 14
3 Perrysburg Estates Mhp 270 14
4 Wagoner Home Rental 76 14
5 Lafferty Leisure Village 40 14

22 total water systems serve Wood County.

All ZIP Codes in Wood County

22 ZIP codes tracked in Wood County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 43430 Genoa 82 B 6 (1 health) $150K
2 45872 North Baltimore 81 B 2 $113K
3 43466 Wayne 79 B 3 $166K
4 43552 Perrysburg 78 B 7
5 43403 Bowling Green 75 B 2 (1 health)
6 43450 Pemberville 75 B 3 $220K
7 43522 Grand Rapids 73 B 0 $197K
8 43551 Perrysburg 73 B 7 $285K
9 43402 Bowling Green 72 B 2 (1 health) $231K
10 43406 Bradner 72 B 0 $149K
11 43565 Tontogany 68 C 2 $160K
12 43413 Cygnet 63 C 0 $124K
13 43443 Luckey 63 C 0 $187K
14 43457 Risingsun 63 C 0 $153K
15 44817 Bloomdale 63 C 0 $159K
16 43437 Jerry City 53 D 0 $148K
17 43463 Stony Ridge 53 D 0 $79K
18 43467 West Millgrove 53 D 0 $65K
19 43529 Hoytville 53 D 0 $86K
20 43569 Weston 53 D 0 $151K
21 45858 Mc Comb 53 D 0 $170K
22 45889 Van Buren 53 D 0 $226K

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Overview

Wood County in Ohio covers 22 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).

9 of 22 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Wood County?
Wood 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 Wood County?
Wood County is served by 22 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 22 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Wood County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Wood County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,490 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Wood County?
The median home build year in Wood County is 1962. 74.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Wood County compare to Ohio?
Wood County has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

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