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Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

28 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Susquehanna County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

In recent monitoring cycles, Susquehanna County's 28 ZIP codes show a split record - several have documented water safety violations.

How Susquehanna County Compares

Susquehanna County67/100
Pennsylvania avg57/100
National avg73/100

How Susquehanna County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Susquehanna County scores 10 points above the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 6 points below 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:

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 18801 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 18847 (67/100)
$228K
Median Home Value
$2,387
Avg Remediation (105% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Susquehanna 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: $1,497, driven primarily by flood

68.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Infrastructure Overview

1971
Median Build Year
68.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
53/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
96%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $1,497

Flood $767/yr
Energy Code Gap $478/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

21,664 housing units in Susquehanna County

Pre-1940 27%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 13%

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 Susquehanna County

$228K
Median Home Value
$2,387
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

5 community water systems serving Susquehanna County.

All ZIP Codes in Susquehanna County

28 ZIP codes tracked in Susquehanna County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 18801 Montrose 67 C 0 $226K
2 18821 Great Bend 67 C 0 $165K
3 18822 Hallstead 67 C 0 $167K
4 18847 Susquehanna 67 C 0 $156K
5 16322 Endeavor
6 18413 Clifford
7 18421 Forest City 0 $169K
8 18430 Herrick Center
9 18441 Lenoxville $315K
10 18465 Thompson $230K
11 18470 Union Dale $234K
12 18812 Brackney $239K
13 18813 Brooklyn
14 18816 Dimock $165K
15 18818 Friendsville $231K
16 18820 Gibson
17 18823 Harford $252K
18 18824 Hop Bottom $173K
19 18825 Jackson $247K
20 18826 Kingsley $246K
21 18827 Lanesboro
22 18828 Lawton $232K
23 18829 Le Raysville $213K
24 18830 Little Meadows $231K
25 18834 New Milford $203K
26 18842 South Gibson $192K
27 18843 South Montrose $204K
28 18844 Springville $251K

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Overview

Susquehanna County in Pennsylvania covers 28 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 4 scored records.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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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 Susquehanna County?
Susquehanna County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Susquehanna County?
Susquehanna County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 28 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Susquehanna County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Susquehanna County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,497 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Susquehanna County?
The median home build year in Susquehanna County is 1971. 68.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Susquehanna County compare to Pennsylvania?
Susquehanna County has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 57/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Susquehanna County, PA: HSS 67/100; High Radon Risk. https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/susquehanna/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Susquehanna County, PA: HSS 67/100; High Radon Risk}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/susquehanna/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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