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Outagamie County, Wisconsin

17 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Outagamie County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Outagamie County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 17 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.

How Outagamie County Compares

Outagamie County81/100
Wisconsin avg70/100
National avg73/100

How Outagamie County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Outagamie County scores 11 points above the Wisconsin state average (70/100) and 8 points above 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:

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 54165 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 54130 (74/100)
$227K
Median Home Value
$1,256
Avg Remediation (55% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Outagamie 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: 12.3 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 10.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $791, driven primarily by flood

58.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
1 (1 health)
2024
11 (11 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 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 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
58.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
38/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
41%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $791

Flood $429/yr
Energy Code Gap $264/yr
Water / Lead $221/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

69,052 housing units in Outagamie County

Pre-1940 16%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 23%

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 Outagamie County

$227K
Median Home Value
$1,256
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Outagamie County

8 community water systems serving Outagamie County.

Show all 8 water systems

17 total water systems serve Outagamie County.

Systems with the most violations in Outagamie County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Outagamie County

17 ZIP codes tracked in Outagamie County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 54165 Seymour 83 B 0 $232K
2 54942 Greenville 83 B 0 $337K
3 54136 Kimberly 82 B 3 (1 health) $193K
4 54140 Little Chute 82 B 2 (1 health) $204K
5 54911 Appleton 81 B 7 (1 health) $199K
6 54113 Combined Locks 80 B 6 (1 health) $236K
7 54913 Appleton 80 B 10 (1 health) $365K
8 54914 Appleton 80 B 7 (1 health) $210K
9 54130 Kaukauna 74 B 20 (4 health) $242K
10 54106 Black Creek 0 $255K
11 54131 Freedom
12 54152 Nichols $147K
13 54170 Shiocton 3 (1 health) $221K
14 54912 Appleton
15 54919 Appleton
16 54931 Dale $194K
17 54944 Hortonville 3 (1 health) $318K

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Overview

Outagamie County in Wisconsin covers 17 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 9 scored records.

9 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 7 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 Outagamie County?
Outagamie County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 17 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Outagamie County?
Outagamie County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 17 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Outagamie County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Outagamie County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $791 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Outagamie County?
The median home build year in Outagamie County is 1973. 58.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Outagamie County compare to Wisconsin?
Outagamie County has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 70/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Outagamie County, WI: HSS 81/100; 7 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/outagamie/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Outagamie County, WI: HSS 81/100; 7 Health Violations}},
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}

Page version: August 2026.

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