COUNTY REPORT WI

Green County, Wisconsin

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Green County, 6 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.

How Green County Compares

Green County63/100
Wisconsin avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Green County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Green County scores 3 points below the Wisconsin state average (66/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
63
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 53502 (69/100)
Lowest ZIP: 53550 (40/100)
$230K
Median Home Value
$2,500
Avg Remediation (109% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Green 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: 13.4 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 11.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,018, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.422% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

69.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Green County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
2 (2 health)
2024
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1967
Median Build Year
69.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
42%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
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: $1,018

Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Flood $300/yr
Water / Lead $233/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

11,617 housing units in Green County

Pre-1940 28%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 13%

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 Green County

$230K
Median Home Value
$2,500
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.3% (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 Green County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Browntown Waterworks 256 13
2 Pleasant View Nursing Home 260 3
3 New Glarus Waterworks 2,348 3
4 Albany Waterworks 1,018 2
5 Monticello Waterworks 1,217 2

8 total water systems serve Green County.

All ZIP Codes in Green County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Green County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 53502 Albany 69 C 2 $243K
2 53566 Monroe 69 C 1 (1 health) $204K
3 53574 New Glarus 69 C 3 (1 health) $316K
4 53522 Browntown 65 C 13 (2 health) $183K
5 53570 Monticello 64 C 2 (1 health) $234K
6 53550 Juda 40 D 0 $227K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Green County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Green County in Wisconsin covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).

5 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Green County?
Green 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 Green County?
Green County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Green County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Green County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,018 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Green County?
The median home build year in Green County is 1967. 69.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Green County compare to Wisconsin?
Green County has an average water safety score of 63/100, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 66/100.

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