Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Eau Claire County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Compared to top-scoring counties, Eau Claire County's 7 ZIP codes land in the middle tier - some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Eau Claire County Compares
How Eau Claire County Compares
Eau Claire County scores 3 points below the Wisconsin state average (70/100) and 6 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: Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.3 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 9.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $961, driven primarily by flood
59.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Eau Claire County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 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: $961
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
45,472 housing units in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Eau Claire County
4 community water systems serving Eau Claire County.
- B
- B
- C
- C
Systems with the most violations in Eau Claire County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
- B
All ZIP Codes in Eau Claire County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Eau Claire County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54720 | Altoona | 81 | B | 2 (1 health) | $223K |
| 2 | 54701 | Eau Claire | 63 | C | 7 (1 health) | $265K |
| 3 | 54703 | Eau Claire | 58 | C | 10 (2 health) | $225K |
| 4 | 54702 | Eau Claire | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 54722 | Augusta | — | — | $220K | |
| 6 | 54738 | Eleva | — | — | $277K | |
| 7 | 54742 | Fall Creek | — | — | 5 | $272K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Eau Claire County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Overview
Eau Claire County in Wisconsin covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 3 scored records.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.