McKean County, Pennsylvania
18 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water safety in McKean County is uneven — some of its 18 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.
How McKean County Compares
How McKean County Compares
McKean 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: McKean 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: $1,302, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.525% avg pipe failure probability, 89% of ZIPs at high risk
79.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across McKean County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 27 total (27 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,302
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,210 housing units in McKean 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 McKean County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in McKean 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 McKean County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City Water Authority | 18,500 | 156 |
| 2 | SMETHPORT BOROUGH | 2,400 | 122 |
| 3 | Pithole Water Association | 87 | 109 |
| 4 | Hazel Hurst Water Company | 140 | 20 |
| 5 | Rew Water Association | 325 | 18 |
15 total water systems serve McKean County.
All ZIP Codes in McKean County
18 ZIP codes tracked in McKean County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16743 | Port Allegany | 74 | B | 2 | $116K |
| 2 | 16749 | Smethport | 74 | B | 13 (1 health) | $115K |
| 3 | 16740 | Mount Jewett | 71 | B | 3 | $75K |
| 4 | 16744 | Rew | 71 | B | 8 (1 health) | $118K |
| 5 | 16733 | Hazel Hurst | 70 | B | 20 (2 health) | $82K |
| 6 | 16738 | Lewis Run | 70 | B | 4 | $117K |
| 7 | 16701 | Bradford | 69 | C | 10 (1 health) | $98K |
| 8 | 16745 | Rixford | 69 | C | 7 | $104K |
| 9 | 16731 | Eldred | 67 | C | 4 | $102K |
| 10 | 16333 | Ludlow | 64 | C | 14 | $72K |
| 11 | 16724 | Crosby | 63 | C | 0 | $98K |
| 12 | 16725 | Custer City | 63 | C | 0 | $110K |
| 13 | 16730 | East Smethport | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 14 | 16727 | Derrick City | 53 | D | 0 | $85K |
| 15 | 16729 | Duke Center | 53 | D | 0 | $98K |
| 16 | 16750 | Turtlepoint | 53 | D | 0 | $81K |
| 17 | 16732 | Gifford | 41 | D | 12 | $57K |
| 18 | 16726 | Cyclone | 39 | F | 109 (33 health) | $129K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for McKean County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 79.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for McKean County, Pennsylvania
Overview
McKean County in Pennsylvania covers 18 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
12 of 18 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 38 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.