Dodge County, Wisconsin
22 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Dodge County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
In recent monitoring cycles, Dodge County's 22 ZIP codes show a split record - several have documented water safety violations.
How Dodge County Compares
How Dodge County Compares
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 Last verified:
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 11.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,017, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
65% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Dodge County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 19 violations. Past 5 years: 35 total (35 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,017
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
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dodge 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 Dodge County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Dodge County
8 community water systems serving Dodge County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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11 total water systems serve Dodge County.
Systems with the most violations in Dodge County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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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
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Dodge County, Wisconsin
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
- 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.