COUNTY REPORT PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

63 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Fayette County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Recent water monitoring in Fayette County shows 63 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Fayette County Compares

Fayette County73/100
Pennsylvania avg57/100
National avg73/100

How Fayette County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
63
ZIP Codes
22
Water Systems

Fayette County scores 16 points above the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 0 points above 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:

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
63
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 15450 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 15717 (50/100)
$116K
Median Home Value
$1,287
Avg Remediation (111% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,627, driven primarily by flood

81.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Fayette County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
23 (23 health)
2022
39 (39 health)
2023
18 (18 health)
2024
42 (42 health)
2025
36 (36 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 42 violations. Past 5 years: 158 total (158 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

1956
Median Build Year
81.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
61/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,627

Flood $621/yr
Energy Code Gap $513/yr
Water Infrastructure $360/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

71,572 housing units in Fayette County

Pre-1940 30%
1940–1959 22%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 9%

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 Fayette County

$116K
Median Home Value
$1,287
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fayette 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 Fayette County

8 community water systems serving Fayette County.

Show all 8 water systems

22 total water systems serve Fayette County.

Systems with the most violations in Fayette County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Fayette County

63 ZIP codes tracked in Fayette County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 15450 La Belle 83 B 0 $118K
2 15472 Oliver 83 B 0
3 15413 Allison 80 B 10 $34K
4 15430 Dickerson Run 80 B 12 $82K
5 15431 Dunbar 80 B 12 $106K
6 15445 Hopwood 80 B 12 $172K
7 15455 Leisenring 80 B 12
8 15456 Lemont Furnace 80 B 12 $110K
9 15465 Mount Braddock 80 B 12 $115K
10 15482 Star Junction 80 B 12 $137K
11 15484 Uledi 80 B 12
12 15486 Vanderbilt 80 B 12 $154K
13 15488 Waltersburg 80 B 12
14 15489 West Leisenring 80 B 12 $84K
15 15428 Dawson 77 B 20 (2 health) $123K
16 15631 Everson 77 B 20 (2 health) $79K
17 15449 Keisterville 76 B 22
18 15468 New Salem 76 B 22 $90K
19 15480 Smock 76 B 22 $115K
20 15442 Grindstone 73 B 31 $99K
21 15451 Lake Lynn 72 B 24 (3 health) $69K
22 15458 Mc Clellandtown 70 B 38 (2 health) $115K
23 15401 Uniontown 68 C 42 (2 health) $152K
24 15436 Fairchance 68 C 42 (2 health) $135K
25 15012 Belle Vernon 67 C 75 (7 health) $188K
26 15417 Brownsville 67 C 43 (12 health) $101K
27 15425 Connellsville 67 C 78 (6 health) $129K
28 15433 East Millsboro 67 C 31 (12 health) $128K
29 15438 Fayette City 67 C 72 (3 health) $118K
30 15461 Masontown 67 C 42 (3 health) $114K
31 15462 Melcroft 67 C 48
32 15464 Mill Run 67 C 48 $115K
33 15469 Normalville 67 C 48 $131K
34 15473 Perryopolis 67 C 80 (5 health) $191K
35 15490 White 67 C 58 (4 health) $258K
36 15610 Acme 67 C 66 (6 health) $221K
37 15622 Champion 67 C 48 $229K
38 15717 Blairsville 50 D 81 (3 health) $155K
39 15410 Adah 51 (14 health)
40 15415 Brier Hill
41 15416 Brownfield 12 $297K
42 15420 Cardale 10
43 15421 Chalk Hill $230K
44 15422 Chestnut Ridge
45 15435 Fairbank 10
46 15437 Farmington 12 $218K
47 15439 Gans
48 15440 Gibbon Glade $117K
49 15443 Hibbs 10 $46K
50 15444 Hiller 10 $133K
51 15446 Indian Head
52 15447 Isabella 10 $28K
53 15454 Leckrone 10
54 15459 Markleysburg 48 $182K
55 15460 Martin $77K
56 15463 Merrittstown $43K
57 15466 Newell 12 $75K
58 15467 New Geneva $67K
59 15470 Ohiopyle $260K
60 15474 Point Marion 24 (3 health) $115K
61 15475 Republic 10 $91K
62 15476 Ronco 10
63 15492 Wickhaven 12 $86K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Fayette County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Fayette County in Pennsylvania covers 63 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100) across 38 scored records.

51 of 53 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 29 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Fayette County?
Fayette County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 63 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Fayette County?
Fayette County is served by 22 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 63 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Fayette County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Fayette County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,627 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Fayette County?
The median home build year in Fayette County is 1956. 81.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Fayette County compare to Pennsylvania?
Fayette County has an average Home Safety Score of 73/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 57/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Fayette County, PA: HSS 73/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/fayette/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-pennsylvania-fayette,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Fayette County, PA: HSS 73/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/fayette/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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