COUNTY REPORT WI

Calumet County, Wisconsin

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Recent water monitoring in Calumet County shows 11 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Calumet County Compares

Calumet County74/100
Wisconsin avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Calumet County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
19
Water Systems

Calumet County scores 8 points above the Wisconsin state average (66/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 54129 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 54952 (62/100)
$202K
Median Home Value
$1,418
Avg Remediation (70% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Calumet County, Wisconsin

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: 11.9 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 10.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $891, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.375% avg pipe failure probability, 45% of ZIPs at high risk

65.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
65.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
45%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $891

Energy Code Gap $352/yr
Water / Lead $259/yr
Flood $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

41,951 housing units in Calumet County

Pre-1940 14%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 20%

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 Calumet County

$202K
Median Home Value
$1,418
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.3% (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 Calumet County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 New Holstein Waterworks 3,012 8
2 Darboy Sanitary District 1 13,024 8
3 Harrison Utilities - Fka Waverly Sd 5,500 8
4 Sherwood Waterworks 3,114 8
5 Country Aire Mobile Home Court Llc 98 6

19 total water systems serve Calumet County.

All ZIP Codes in Calumet County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Calumet County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 54129 Hilbert 83 B 0 $241K
2 53088 Stockbridge 82 B 2 (1 health) $163K
3 54123 Forest Junction 82 B 2 (1 health)
4 54169 Sherwood 82 B 3 (1 health) $337K
5 53061 New Holstein 80 B 3 $182K
6 53062 New Holstein 80 B 3
7 54110 Brillion 70 B 0 $218K
8 54915 Appleton 67 C 3 $248K
9 54160 Potter 63 C 0 $169K
10 53014 Chilton 62 C 2 (1 health) $202K
11 54952 Menasha 62 C 2 $190K

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Overview

Calumet County in Wisconsin covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).

8 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Calumet County?
Calumet County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 11 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Calumet County?
Calumet County is served by 19 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Calumet County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Calumet County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $891 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Calumet County?
The median home build year in Calumet County is 1976. 65.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Calumet County compare to Wisconsin?
Calumet County has an average water safety score of 74/100, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 66/100.

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