COUNTY REPORT PA

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

27 ZIP codes · Avg score 53/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-04

Unlike better-scoring counties, Huntingdon County records health-based violations across a meaningful portion of its 27 ZIP codes — the overall safety grade is well below average.

How Huntingdon County Compares

Huntingdon County53/100
Pennsylvania avg55/100
National avg68/100

How Huntingdon County Compares

D
County Grade
53/100
Avg Safety Score
27
ZIP Codes
24
Water Systems

Huntingdon 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: 2026-06-04

D
County Grade
53
Avg Safety Score
27
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 16654 (62/100)
Lowest ZIP: 17223 (40/100)
$170K
Median Home Value
$2,204
Avg Remediation (129% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Huntingdon 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: $1,507, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.457% avg pipe failure probability, 81% of ZIPs at high risk

69.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
69.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
46%
Pipe Failure Probability
81%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,507

Flood $593/yr
Energy Code Gap $460/yr
Water / Lead $256/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

22,326 housing units in Huntingdon County

Pre-1940 24%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 15%

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 Huntingdon County

$170K
Median Home Value
$2,204
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Emily Estates Subdiv 162 17
2 Huntingdon Boro Water Department 13,776 16
3 St Correct Inst Huntingdon 2,200 16
4 Mt Union Municipal Authority 5,801 16
5 Dudley Carbon Coalmont Jm Authority 403 15

24 total water systems serve Huntingdon County.

All ZIP Codes in Huntingdon County

27 ZIP codes tracked in Huntingdon County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 16654 Huntingdon 62 C 8
2 16877 Warriors Mark 62 C 0 $288K
3 17372 York Springs 62 C 1 $248K
4 17239 Neelyton 61 C 2 $216K
5 17243 Orbisonia 61 C 7 (1 health) $148K
6 17066 Mount Union 58 C 16 (2 health) $118K
7 17264 Three Springs 58 C 8 $167K
8 17260 Shirleysburg 57 C 1 $215K
9 17060 Mill Creek 56 C 3 $170K
10 16660 Mc Connellstown 55 C 0
11 16657 James Creek 54 D 2 $199K
12 16669 Petersburg 54 D 4 $207K
13 16623 Cassville 53 D 0 $166K
14 16647 Hesston 53 D 0 $283K
15 16674 Robertsdale 53 D 0 $115K
16 16685 Todd 53 D 0 $225K
17 17052 Mapleton Depot 53 D 0 $133K
18 17249 Rockhill Furnace 53 D 0 $143K
19 17255 Shade Gap 53 D 0 $144K
20 16621 Broad Top 52 D 6 $117K
21 16652 Huntingdon 51 D 8 $199K
22 16611 Alexandria 50 D 2 $167K
23 16634 Dudley 50 D 15 $91K
24 16683 Spruce Creek 45 D 0 $229K
25 16622 Calvin 40 D 0 $167K
26 16638 Entriken 40 D 0 $216K
27 17223 Fort Littleton 40 D 0 $186K

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Overview

Huntingdon County in Pennsylvania covers 27 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (53/100).

14 of 27 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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What You Can Do

Huntingdon County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

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.

2

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

3

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.

4

Check for lead in your home

69.6% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Huntingdon County?
Huntingdon County receives a grade of D. 2 of 27 ZIP codes have health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Huntingdon County?
Huntingdon County is served by 24 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 27 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Huntingdon County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Huntingdon County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,507 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Huntingdon County?
The median home build year in Huntingdon County is 1972. 69.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Huntingdon County compare to Pennsylvania?
Huntingdon County has an average water safety score of 53/100, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 55/100.

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