Centre County, Pennsylvania
33 ZIP codes · Avg score 53/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Water monitoring data from Centre County's 33 ZIP codes tells a below-average story — health violations are present and system-level detail is worth checking.
How Centre County Compares
How Centre County Compares
Centre County scores 2 points below the Pennsylvania state average (55/100) and 15 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Centre 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: $1,180, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.441% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
68.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Centre County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 13 violations. Past 5 years: 41 total (41 health-based).
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: $1,180
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
60,417 housing units in Centre 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 Centre County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Centre 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 Centre County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State College Boro Water Authority | 72,000 | 144 |
| 2 | College Twp Water Authority | 6,000 | 90 |
| 3 | Millheim Borough Water Company | 902 | 73 |
| 4 | Trotter Farms | 175 | 68 |
| 5 | Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn | 45 | 68 |
41 total water systems serve Centre County.
All ZIP Codes in Centre County
33 ZIP codes tracked in Centre County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15262 | Pittsburgh | 69 | C | 11 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 16802 | University Park | 63 | C | 6 | — |
| 3 | 16820 | Aaronsburg | 61 | C | 2 | $258K |
| 4 | 16854 | Millheim | 61 | C | 21 (1 health) | $221K |
| 5 | 16874 | Snow Shoe | 61 | C | 5 (1 health) | $168K |
| 6 | 16803 | State College | 60 | C | 17 | $396K |
| 7 | 16804 | State College | 60 | C | 17 | — |
| 8 | 16844 | Julian | 60 | C | 2 | $222K |
| 9 | 16865 | Pennsylvania Furnace | 59 | C | 21 (3 health) | $253K |
| 10 | 16870 | Port Matilda | 58 | C | 9 | $393K |
| 11 | 16856 | Mingoville | 57 | C | 10 | — |
| 12 | 16805 | State College | 56 | C | 17 | — |
| 13 | 16801 | State College | 55 | C | 17 | $400K |
| 14 | 16832 | Coburn | 55 | C | 5 | $164K |
| 15 | 16835 | Fleming | 55 | C | 8 | $136K |
| 16 | 16852 | Madisonburg | 55 | C | 1 | $177K |
| 17 | 16875 | Spring Mills | 55 | C | 39 (2 health) | $273K |
| 18 | 16666 | Osceola Mills | 53 | D | 0 | $111K |
| 19 | 16826 | Blanchard | 53 | D | 0 | $184K |
| 20 | 16827 | Boalsburg | 53 | D | 0 | $419K |
| 21 | 16840 | Hawk Run | 53 | D | 0 | $78K |
| 22 | 16851 | Lemont | 53 | D | 0 | $367K |
| 23 | 16864 | Orviston | 52 | D | 4 | — |
| 24 | 16823 | Bellefonte | 51 | D | 22 (3 health) | $258K |
| 25 | 16853 | Milesburg | 47 | D | 4 | $132K |
| 26 | 17885 | Weikert | 45 | D | 0 | $279K |
| 27 | 16828 | Centre Hall | 44 | D | 18 (1 health) | $276K |
| 28 | 16882 | Woodward | 42 | D | 6 | $250K |
| 29 | 16677 | Sandy Ridge | 40 | D | 0 | $116K |
| 30 | 16829 | Clarence | 40 | D | 0 | $178K |
| 31 | 16859 | Moshannon | 40 | D | 0 | $134K |
| 32 | 16860 | Munson | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 33 | 16868 | Pine Grove Mills | 40 | D | 0 | $312K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Centre County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.5% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Centre County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Centre County in Pennsylvania covers 33 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (53/100).
22 of 33 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 12 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.
What You Can Do
Centre County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
68.5% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.