COUNTY REPORT WI

Outagamie County, Wisconsin

17 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

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 County72/100
Wisconsin avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Outagamie County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
23
Water Systems

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

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

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 54106 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 54140 (49/100)
$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: $656, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.341% avg pipe failure probability, 24% of ZIPs at high risk

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
12 (12 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 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
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
24%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $656

Energy Code Gap $217/yr
Water / Lead $182/yr
Flood $176/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 with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Outagamie County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Darboy Sanitary District 1 13,024 22
2 Appleton Waterworks 74,511 16
3 Maplewood Village 225 15
4 North Lake Village 44 15
5 Greenville Utilities Vil of 11,340 10

23 total water systems serve Outagamie County.

All ZIP Codes in Outagamie County

17 ZIP codes tracked in Outagamie County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 54106 Black Creek 83 B 0 $255K
2 54130 Kaukauna 83 B 1 $242K
3 54131 Freedom 83 B 1
4 54152 Nichols 83 B 0 $147K
5 54165 Seymour 83 B 0 $232K
6 54170 Shiocton 83 B 0 $221K
7 54113 Combined Locks 82 B 4 (1 health) $236K
8 54944 Hortonville 82 B 3 (1 health) $318K
9 54942 Greenville 73 B 1 $337K
10 54911 Appleton 67 C 3 $199K
11 54913 Appleton 67 C 3 $365K
12 54914 Appleton 67 C 3 $210K
13 54912 Appleton 62 C 3
14 54919 Appleton 62 C 3
15 54136 Kimberly 56 C 2 (1 health) $193K
16 54931 Dale 53 D 0 $194K
17 54140 Little Chute 49 D 2 (1 health) $204K

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Overview

Outagamie County in Wisconsin covers 17 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).

12 of 17 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.

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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 23 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 energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $656 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 water safety score of 72/100, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 66/100.

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