COUNTY REPORT VT

Lamoille County, Vermont

13 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

For most households in Lamoille County, the 13 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.

How Lamoille County Compares

Lamoille County62/100
Vermont avg71/100
National avg68/100

How Lamoille County Compares

C
County Grade
62/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Lamoille County scores 9 points below the Vermont state average (71/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
62
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 5655 (80/100)
Lowest ZIP: 5672 (47/100)
$234K
Median Home Value
$1,462
Avg Remediation (62% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Lamoille County, Vermont

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

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.3 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 8.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $833, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.398% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

55.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2023)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2023
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 29.2% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
55.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
40%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
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: $833

Flood $462/yr
Energy Code Gap $291/yr
Water / Lead $81/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

12,951 housing units in Lamoille County

Pre-1940 20%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 21%

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 Lamoille County

$234K
Median Home Value
$1,462
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lamoille 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.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Lamoille County residents

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 29.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Lamoille County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 STOWE WATER DEPT 3,600 7
2 Mountainside Resort 240 7
3 Notchbrook Condominium 201 7
4 Mansfield View Water Corporation 121 7
5 Stowe Fire District 4 120 7

17 total water systems serve Lamoille County.

All ZIP Codes in Lamoille County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Lamoille County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 5655 Hyde Park 80 B 3 $196K
2 5661 Morrisville 72 B 3 $268K
3 5444 Cambridge 70 B 5 $343K
4 5656 Johnson 70 B 3 $189K
5 5492 Waterville 68 C 3 (3 health) $249K
6 5653 Eden Mills 63 C 0 $216K
7 5662 Moscow 63 C 0
8 5680 Wolcott 55 C 0 $234K
9 5442 Belvidere Center 53 D 0 $234K
10 5652 Eden 53 D 0 $178K
11 5657 Lake Elmore 53 D 0
12 5665 North Hyde Park 53 D 0
13 5672 Stowe 47 D 7 $599K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Lamoille 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

Lamoille County in Vermont covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).

6 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lamoille County?
Lamoille 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 Lamoille County?
Lamoille County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lamoille County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lamoille County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $833 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lamoille County?
The median home build year in Lamoille County is 1984. 55.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Lamoille County compare to Vermont?
Lamoille County has an average water safety score of 62/100, which is below the Vermont state average of 71/100.

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