COUNTY REPORT WI

Racine County, Wisconsin

16 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Racine County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

In Racine County, where this site follows 16 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.

How Racine County Compares

Racine County76/100
Wisconsin avg70/100
National avg73/100

How Racine County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Racine County scores 6 points above the Wisconsin state average (70/100) and 3 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

B
County Grade
76
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 53182 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 53406 (67/100)
$270K
Median Home Value
$676
Avg Remediation (0.25% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Racine 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: 13.5 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 12.5%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,010, largest modeled factor: Flood

67% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
67%
Pre-1980 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
50%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,010

Flood $700/yr
Energy Code Gap $374/yr
Water / Lead $242/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

88,566 housing units in Racine County

Pre-1940 19%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 27%
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 Racine County

$270K
Median Home Value
$676
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Racine County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Racine County residents

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Racine County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Racine County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

13 water systems mapped to Racine County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Racine County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Racine County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Racine County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 53182 Union Grove 81 B 4 (2 health) $306K
2 53108 Caledonia 80 B 4 (1 health) $282K
3 53126 Franksville 80 B 4 (1 health) $352K
4 53185 Waterford 80 B 5 (1 health) $358K
5 53404 Racine 80 B 4 (1 health) $127K
6 53405 Racine 80 B 4 (1 health) $174K
7 53177 Sturtevant 79 B 9 (1 health) $229K
8 53402 Racine 73 B 18 (1 health) $224K
9 53403 Racine 69 C 32 $159K
10 53105 Burlington 67 C 46 (5 health) $295K
11 53406 Racine 67 C 31 (1 health) $262K
12 53139 Kansasville — — $270K
13 53167 Rochester — — 5 (1 health) $326K
14 53401 Racine — — —
15 53407 Racine — — —
16 53408 Racine — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Racine County

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Overview

Racine County in Wisconsin covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100) across 11 scored records.

12 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 8 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 Racine County?
Racine County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (16 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Racine County?
We map 13 public water systems to 16 ZIP codes in our data for Racine County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Racine County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Racine County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,010 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Racine County?
The median home build year in Racine County is 1973. 67% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Racine County compare to Wisconsin?
Racine County has an average Home Safety Score of 76/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Wisconsin state average of 70/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Racine County, WI: HSS 76/100; 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/racine/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-wisconsin-racine,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Racine County, WI: HSS 76/100; 8 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/racine/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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