Crawford County, Pennsylvania
25 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Crawford County's 25 ZIP codes, water safety results are uneven — a portion of systems carry active or recent violations, while others meet standards without issues.
How Crawford County Compares
How Crawford County Compares
Crawford County scores 8 points above the Pennsylvania state average (55/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Crawford 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: $1,613, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.462% avg pipe failure probability, 75% of ZIPs at high risk
69.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Crawford County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 15 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: $1,613
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
46,322 housing units in Crawford 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 Crawford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Crawford 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 Crawford County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COCHRANTON BORO WATER DEPT | 1,136 | 48 |
| 2 | Meadville Area Water Authority | 17,339 | 46 |
| 3 | Vernon Twp Water Authority | 1,500 | 46 |
| 4 | Greenville Muni Water Authority | 8,600 | 39 |
| 5 | Pinedale Mobile Home Park | 80 | 39 |
38 total water systems serve Crawford County.
All ZIP Codes in Crawford County
25 ZIP codes tracked in Crawford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16388 | Meadville | 75 | B | 11 | — |
| 2 | 16134 | Jamestown | 74 | B | 6 (1 health) | $137K |
| 3 | 16424 | Linesville | 74 | B | 5 (1 health) | $128K |
| 4 | 16435 | Springboro | 74 | B | 3 | $113K |
| 5 | 16403 | Cambridge Springs | 68 | C | 12 | $148K |
| 6 | 16433 | Saegertown | 68 | C | 5 | $173K |
| 7 | 16422 | Harmonsburg | 67 | C | 10 (1 health) | $154K |
| 8 | 16314 | Cochranton | 66 | C | 16 (1 health) | $166K |
| 9 | 16335 | Meadville | 65 | C | 11 | $150K |
| 10 | 16406 | Conneautville | 65 | C | 8 | $164K |
| 11 | 16111 | Atlantic | 63 | C | 0 | $164K |
| 12 | 16311 | Carlton | 63 | C | 0 | $115K |
| 13 | 16327 | Guys Mills | 63 | C | 21 | $152K |
| 14 | 16328 | Hydetown | 63 | C | 0 | $77K |
| 15 | 16354 | Titusville | 63 | C | 11 (2 health) | $97K |
| 16 | 16362 | Utica | 63 | C | 0 | $161K |
| 17 | 16440 | Venango | 63 | C | 0 | $159K |
| 18 | 16110 | Adamsville | 58 | C | 39 (8 health) | $107K |
| 19 | 15367 | Venetia | 55 | C | 0 | $556K |
| 20 | 16404 | Centerville | 55 | C | 0 | $142K |
| 21 | 15336 | Gastonville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 22 | 16131 | Hartstown | 53 | D | 0 | $160K |
| 23 | 16360 | Townville | 53 | D | 0 | $152K |
| 24 | 16420 | Grand Valley | 53 | D | 0 | $96K |
| 25 | 16316 | Conneaut Lake | 52 | D | 24 (1 health) | $162K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Crawford County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Crawford County in Pennsylvania covers 25 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
14 of 25 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 15 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.