COUNTY REPORT WI

Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

Based on current EPA data, Kewaunee County's 3 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.

How Kewaunee County Compares

Kewaunee County62/100
Wisconsin avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Kewaunee County Compares

C
County Grade
62/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Kewaunee County scores 4 points below the Wisconsin state average (66/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
62
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 54201 (75/100)
Lowest ZIP: 54205 (53/100)
$175K
Median Home Value
$3,000
Avg Remediation (172% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,113, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.433% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk

70.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1968
Median Build Year
70.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
43%
Pipe Failure Probability
67%
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: $1,113

Energy Code Gap $450/yr
Water / Lead $317/yr
Flood $267/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,495 housing units in Kewaunee County

Pre-1940 32%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 19%
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 Kewaunee County

$175K
Median Home Value
$3,000
Est. Remediation Cost
1.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.3% (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 4 systems in Kewaunee County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Algoma Waterworks 3,219 3
2 Lakeview Heights Mobile Home Park 66 3
3 LUXEMBURG WATERWORKS 2,737 1
4 Kewaunee Waterworks 2,848 1

All ZIP Codes in Kewaunee County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Kewaunee County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 54201 Algoma 75 B 3 $175K
2 54216 Kewaunee 57 C 1 (1 health) $173K
3 54205 Casco 53 D 0 $236K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Kewaunee County

Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.

Overview

Kewaunee County in Wisconsin covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).

2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Kewaunee County?
Kewaunee 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 Kewaunee County?
Kewaunee County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Kewaunee County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Kewaunee County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,113 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Kewaunee County?
The median home build year in Kewaunee County is 1968. 70.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Kewaunee County compare to Wisconsin?
Kewaunee County has an average water safety score of 62/100, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 66/100.

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