Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
44 ZIP codes · Avg score 48/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Systems across Clearfield County's 44 ZIP codes show elevated violation counts — the county's low safety grade reflects that ongoing compliance pattern.
How Clearfield County Compares
How Clearfield County Compares
Clearfield County scores 7 points below the Pennsylvania state average (55/100) and 20 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Clearfield 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: $1,133, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.48% avg pipe failure probability, 90% of ZIPs at high risk
75.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Clearfield County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 13 violations. Past 5 years: 33 total (33 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: $1,133
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
30,604 housing units in Clearfield 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 Clearfield County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clearfield 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 Clearfield County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brady Twp Water Association | 1,570 | 38 |
| 2 | Pike Twp Municipal Authority | 4,500 | 27 |
| 3 | HOUTZDALE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY | 8,410 | 27 |
| 4 | Huston Twp Muni Authority | 960 | 25 |
| 5 | Union Twp Municipal Authority | 450 | 25 |
24 total water systems serve Clearfield County.
All ZIP Codes in Clearfield County
44 ZIP codes tracked in Clearfield County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16858 | Morrisdale | 69 | C | 11 (1 health) | $166K |
| 2 | 16651 | Houtzdale | 61 | C | 4 (1 health) | $99K |
| 3 | 16833 | Curwensville | 61 | C | 9 | $121K |
| 4 | 15742 | Glen Campbell | 60 | C | 5 | $115K |
| 5 | 15840 | Falls Creek | 60 | C | 7 (2 health) | $119K |
| 6 | 16845 | Karthaus | 58 | C | 6 | $140K |
| 7 | 16692 | Westover | 56 | C | 5 (3 health) | $113K |
| 8 | 15721 | Burnside | 55 | C | 8 | $62K |
| 9 | 16698 | Houtzdale | 54 | D | 4 (1 health) | — |
| 10 | 16645 | Glen Hope | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 11 | 16661 | Madera | 53 | D | 0 | $113K |
| 12 | 16671 | Ramey | 53 | D | 0 | $98K |
| 13 | 16825 | Bigler | 53 | D | 0 | $116K |
| 14 | 16830 | Clearfield | 53 | D | 6 | $120K |
| 15 | 16843 | Hyde | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 16 | 16861 | New Millport | 53 | D | 0 | $243K |
| 17 | 16878 | West Decatur | 53 | D | 0 | $121K |
| 18 | 16881 | Woodland | 53 | D | 0 | $106K |
| 19 | 15856 | Rockton | 52 | D | 3 | $163K |
| 20 | 16836 | Frenchville | 52 | D | 3 | $122K |
| 21 | 16838 | Grampian | 50 | D | 4 | $122K |
| 22 | 16866 | Philipsburg | 49 | D | 3 | $137K |
| 23 | 16656 | Irvona | 48 | D | 16 | $100K |
| 24 | 15757 | Mahaffey | 45 | D | 0 | $101K |
| 25 | 15848 | Luthersburg | 45 | D | 17 | $132K |
| 26 | 15753 | La Jose | 40 | D | 0 | $102K |
| 27 | 16620 | Brisbin | 40 | D | 0 | $121K |
| 28 | 16627 | Coalport | 40 | D | 0 | $90K |
| 29 | 16663 | Morann | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 30 | 16681 | Smokerun | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 31 | 16821 | Allport | 40 | D | 0 | $116K |
| 32 | 16834 | Drifting | 40 | D | 0 | $230K |
| 33 | 16837 | Glen Richey | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 34 | 16839 | Grassflat | 40 | D | 0 | $148K |
| 35 | 16847 | Kylertown | 40 | D | 0 | $143K |
| 36 | 16849 | Lanse | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 37 | 16850 | Lecontes Mills | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 38 | 16855 | Mineral Springs | 40 | D | 0 | $114K |
| 39 | 16863 | Olanta | 40 | D | 0 | $95K |
| 40 | 16871 | Pottersdale | 40 | D | 0 | $113K |
| 41 | 16873 | Shawville | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 42 | 16876 | Wallaceton | 40 | D | 0 | $85K |
| 43 | 16879 | Winburne | 40 | D | 0 | $94K |
| 44 | 15849 | Penfield | 35 | F | 5 | $106K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clearfield County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 75.8% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Clearfield County in Pennsylvania covers 44 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (48/100).
17 of 44 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 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
Clearfield 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
75.8% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.