COUNTY REPORT WI

Dodge County, Wisconsin

22 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Dodge County: C.

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

ZipCheckup gives Dodge County a C; the county page lists 22 ZIP codes, each with its own report.

How Dodge County Compares

Dodge County64/100
Wisconsin avg70/100
National avg73/100

How Dodge County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Dodge County scores 6 points below the Wisconsin state average (70/100) and 9 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

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 53050 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 53032 (61/100)
$215K
Median Home Value
$450
Avg Remediation (0.21% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Dodge 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: 13.5 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 11.3%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $637, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap

63% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1968
Median Build Year
63%
Pre-1980 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
86%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $637

Energy Code Gap $399/yr
Flood $314/yr
Water / Lead $265/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

34,219 housing units in Dodge County

Pre-1940 29%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 20%
2000+ 17%

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 Dodge County

$215K
Median Home Value
$450
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Dodge 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 Dodge County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Dodge County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Dodge County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

11 water systems mapped to Dodge County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Dodge County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Dodge County

22 ZIP codes tracked in Dodge County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 53050 Mayville 66 C 4 (1 health) $196K
2 53916 Beaver Dam 66 C 8 (5 health) $212K
3 53032 Horicon 61 C 6 (5 health) $174K
4 53003 Ashippun — — $193K
5 53006 Brownsville — — 4 (1 health) $229K
6 53016 Clyman — — $164K
7 53034 Hustisford — — 0 $215K
8 53035 Iron Ridge — — 0 $270K
9 53039 Juneau — — 5 (4 health) $212K
10 53047 Lebanon — — $278K
11 53048 Lomira — — 4 (1 health) $215K
12 53059 Neosho — — 0 $313K
13 53078 Rubicon — — $344K
14 53091 Theresa — — 4 (1 health) $196K
15 53098 Watertown — — 2 $240K
16 53099 Woodland — — —
17 53557 Lowell — — $170K
18 53579 Reeseville — — $229K
19 53922 Burnett — — $265K
20 53933 Fox Lake — — 0 $228K
21 53956 Randolph — — 8 (5 health) $214K
22 53957 Randolph — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Dodge County

Selection follows a fixed set of rules applied to local records: signals such as PFAS detections, lead action-level exceedances on record, a large share of pre-1978 housing, EPA Radon Zone 1, or a top flood or wildfire risk each add a related guide, and when none applies, general water testing and filtration guides are shown instead.

Overview

Dodge County in Wisconsin covers 22 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 3 scored records.

9 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations 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

Is water safe in Dodge County?
Dodge 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 Dodge County?
We map 11 public water systems to 22 ZIP codes in our data for Dodge County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Dodge County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Dodge County is energy code gap. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $637 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Dodge County?
The median home build year in Dodge County is 1968. 63% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Dodge County compare to Wisconsin?
Dodge County has an average Home Safety Score of 64/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 70/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Dodge County, WI: HSS 64/100; 11 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/dodge/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-wisconsin-dodge,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Dodge County, WI: HSS 64/100; 11 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/dodge/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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