Cambria County, Pennsylvania
60 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Cambria County's 60 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Cambria County Compares
How Cambria County Compares
Cambria County scores 9 points above the Pennsylvania state average (55/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cambria 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: $1,288, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.517% avg pipe failure probability, 79% of ZIPs at high risk
83.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Cambria County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 118 violations. Past 5 years: 278 total (278 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,288
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
72,294 housing units in Cambria 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 Cambria County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cambria 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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Cambria County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland S & W Authority Beaverdam | 22,617 | 444 |
| 2 | Highland S & W Authority Lloydell | 723 | 402 |
| 3 | Southwestern Cambria Cnty Authority | 4,400 | 385 |
| 4 | Greater Johnstown Water Authority Riverside | 49,500 | 377 |
| 5 | East Taylor Muni Authority | 3,152 | 377 |
43 total water systems serve Cambria County.
All ZIP Codes in Cambria County
60 ZIP codes tracked in Cambria County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15907 | Johnstown | 80 | B | 45 (3 health) | — |
| 2 | 15909 | Johnstown | 80 | B | 45 (3 health) | $105K |
| 3 | 15915 | Johnstown | 79 | B | 45 (3 health) | — |
| 4 | 15943 | Nanty Glo | 77 | B | 5 (1 health) | $86K |
| 5 | 15946 | Portage | 76 | B | 16 (2 health) | $116K |
| 6 | 15714 | Northern Cambria | 74 | B | 6 | $95K |
| 7 | 15931 | Ebensburg | 74 | B | 23 (9 health) | $176K |
| 8 | 16630 | Cresson | 74 | B | 2 | $140K |
| 9 | 15927 | Colver | 73 | B | 5 | $90K |
| 10 | 15942 | Mineral Point | 72 | B | 17 (6 health) | $186K |
| 11 | 16640 | Flinton | 72 | B | 7 (3 health) | $125K |
| 12 | 15940 | Loretto | 71 | B | 3 | $236K |
| 13 | 16699 | Cresson | 71 | B | 2 | — |
| 14 | 15901 | Johnstown | 70 | B | 45 (3 health) | $19K |
| 15 | 15902 | Johnstown | 70 | B | 45 (3 health) | $58K |
| 16 | 15904 | Johnstown | 70 | B | 45 (3 health) | $172K |
| 17 | 15906 | Johnstown | 70 | B | 45 (3 health) | $53K |
| 18 | 15958 | Summerhill | 70 | B | 8 | $139K |
| 19 | 15963 | Windber | 70 | B | 7 | $120K |
| 20 | 16641 | Gallitzin | 70 | B | 23 (2 health) | $105K |
| 21 | 16644 | Glasgow | 70 | B | 5 | — |
| 22 | 15760 | Marsteller | 69 | C | 3 | — |
| 23 | 16646 | Hastings | 69 | C | 12 | $116K |
| 24 | 16636 | Dysart | 68 | C | 9 | $163K |
| 25 | 16668 | Patton | 67 | C | 6 | $111K |
| 26 | 15737 | Elmora | 65 | C | 52 (10 health) | $75K |
| 27 | 15905 | Johnstown | 65 | C | 45 (3 health) | $119K |
| 28 | 15938 | Lilly | 64 | C | 16 | $137K |
| 29 | 15775 | Spangler | 63 | C | 0 | $100K |
| 30 | 15921 | Beaverdale | 63 | C | 0 | $55K |
| 31 | 15925 | Cassandra | 63 | C | 0 | $80K |
| 32 | 15930 | Dunlo | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 33 | 15934 | Elton | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 34 | 15952 | Salix | 63 | C | 0 | $147K |
| 35 | 15954 | Seward | 63 | C | 0 | $79K |
| 36 | 15955 | Sidman | 63 | C | 18 | $123K |
| 37 | 15956 | South Fork | 63 | C | 0 | $75K |
| 38 | 15961 | Vintondale | 63 | C | 0 | $91K |
| 39 | 16616 | Beccaria | 63 | C | 0 | $142K |
| 40 | 16639 | Fallentimber | 63 | C | 0 | $129K |
| 41 | 15722 | Carrolltown | 59 | C | 18 | $129K |
| 42 | 15762 | Nicktown | 57 | C | 3 | $209K |
| 43 | 15951 | Saint Michael | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 44 | 15959 | Tire Hill | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 45 | 15962 | Wilmore | 55 | C | 0 | $105K |
| 46 | 15710 | Alverda | 53 | D | 0 | $87K |
| 47 | 15738 | Emeigh | 53 | D | 0 | $48K |
| 48 | 15761 | Mentcle | 53 | D | 0 | $50K |
| 49 | 15773 | Saint Benedict | 53 | D | 0 | $78K |
| 50 | 15922 | Belsano | 53 | D | 0 | $58K |
| 51 | 15945 | Parkhill | 53 | D | 0 | $56K |
| 52 | 15948 | Revloc | 53 | D | 0 | $131K |
| 53 | 15957 | Strongstown | 53 | D | 0 | $102K |
| 54 | 16613 | Ashville | 53 | D | 0 | $141K |
| 55 | 16619 | Blandburg | 53 | D | 0 | $109K |
| 56 | 16624 | Chest Springs | 53 | D | 0 | $123K |
| 57 | 16629 | Coupon | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 58 | 16675 | Saint Boniface | 53 | D | 0 | $72K |
| 59 | 16680 | Smithmill | 53 | D | 0 | $90K |
| 60 | 15960 | Twin Rocks | 49 | D | 5 (1 health) | $78K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cambria County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 83.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Cambria County in Pennsylvania covers 60 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
32 of 60 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 58 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.