Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
27 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Armstrong County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Tracking 27 ZIP codes in Armstrong County reveals a mixed picture - tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Armstrong County Compares
How Armstrong County Compares
Armstrong County scores 0 points above the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 16 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,979, driven primarily by flood
80.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Armstrong County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 28 violations. Past 5 years: 71 total (71 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $1,979
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
32,941 housing units in Armstrong 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 Armstrong County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Armstrong 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.
Water systems serving Armstrong County
8 community water systems serving Armstrong County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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17 total water systems serve Armstrong County.
Systems with the most violations in Armstrong County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Armstrong County
27 ZIP codes tracked in Armstrong County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15682 | Schenley | 66 | C | 3 | $141K |
| 2 | 15656 | Leechburg | 62 | C | 14 | $155K |
| 3 | 15690 | Vandergrift | 62 | C | 14 | $113K |
| 4 | 16210 | Adrian | 62 | C | 10 | $115K |
| 5 | 16229 | Freeport | 59 | C | 31 (12 health) | $206K |
| 6 | 16226 | Ford City | 56 | C | 30 (1 health) | $120K |
| 7 | 16201 | Kittanning | 50 | D | 59 (11 health) | $167K |
| 8 | 16218 | Cowansville | 50 | D | 81 (27 health) | $182K |
| 9 | 16262 | Worthington | 50 | D | 65 (11 health) | $196K |
| 10 | 15673 | North Apollo | — | — | 4 | $131K |
| 11 | 15686 | Spring Church | — | — | 4 | $206K |
| 12 | 15736 | Elderton | — | — | $118K | |
| 13 | 16041 | Karns City | — | — | 33 (27 health) | $149K |
| 14 | 16212 | Cadogan | — | — | $77K | |
| 15 | 16222 | Dayton | — | — | 17 | $137K |
| 16 | 16223 | Distant | — | — | $104K | |
| 17 | 16228 | Ford Cliff | — | — | 8 | $100K |
| 18 | 16236 | Mc Grann | — | — | $83K | |
| 19 | 16238 | Manorville | — | — | 8 | $150K |
| 20 | 16244 | Nu Mine | — | — | $91K | |
| 21 | 16245 | Oak Ridge | — | — | $80K | |
| 22 | 16249 | Rural Valley | — | — | 8 | $155K |
| 23 | 16250 | Sagamore | — | — | $81K | |
| 24 | 16253 | Seminole | — | — | $128K | |
| 25 | 16259 | Templeton | — | — | 24 | $137K |
| 26 | 16261 | Widnoon | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 16263 | Yatesboro | — | — | $117K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Armstrong County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 80.8% 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
- 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 Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Armstrong County in Pennsylvania covers 27 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100) across 9 scored records.
17 of 17 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 40 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.