Ashland County, Wisconsin
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Ashland County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Ashland County: A or B, 9 ZIP codes tracked.
How Ashland County Compares
How Ashland County Compares
Ashland County scores 10 points above the Wisconsin state average (70/100) and 7 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Ashland County, Wisconsin
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 13.9%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $680, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap
61% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $680
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,710 housing units in Ashland 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 Ashland County
Modeled remediation costs in Ashland County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Ashland County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Ashland County ZIP codes
1 community water system mapped to Ashland County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
- B
Systems with the most violations in Ashland County
1 water system with violations in EPA records.
- B
All ZIP Codes in Ashland County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Ashland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54806 | Ashland | 80 | B | 13 (6 health) | $173K |
| 2 | 54514 | Butternut | — | — | $159K | |
| 3 | 54517 | Clam Lake | — | — | $418K | |
| 4 | 54527 | Glidden | — | — | $119K | |
| 5 | 54546 | Mellen | — | — | $134K | |
| 6 | 54846 | High Bridge | — | — | $147K | |
| 7 | 54850 | La Pointe | — | — | 13 (6 health) | $272K |
| 8 | 54855 | Marengo | — | — | $191K | |
| 9 | 54861 | Odanah | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ashland County
Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Ashland County, Wisconsin
Overview
Ashland County in Wisconsin covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100) across 1 scored records.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.