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Adams County, Wisconsin

7 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored
7
ZIP Codes
$165K
Median Home Value
$1,343
Avg Remediation (82% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Adams County, Wisconsin

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 16.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $947, driven primarily by flood

56.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
5 (5 health)
2022
6 (6 health)
2023
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 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 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
56.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
41/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
50%
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: $947

Flood $360/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water Infrastructure $164/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

18,325 housing units in Adams County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 31%
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 Adams County

$165K
Median Home Value
$1,343
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Adams 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 Adams County residents

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Adams County

4 community water systems serving Adams County.

Systems with the most violations in Adams County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Adams County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Adams County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 53910 Adams 4 $118K
2 53927 Dellwood
3 53934 Friendship 4 $167K
4 53936 Grand Marsh 4 $113K
5 53952 Oxford $183K
6 53965 Wisconsin Dells 5 (1 health) $212K
7 54613 Arkdale $163K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Adams County

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Overview

Adams County in Wisconsin covers 7 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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

How many water systems serve Adams County?
Adams County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Adams County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Adams County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $947 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Adams County?
The median home build year in Adams County is 1985. 56.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Adams County, Wisconsin Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/adams/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Adams County, Wisconsin Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/adams/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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