COUNTY REPORT WI

Racine County, Wisconsin

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

ZipCheckup grade for Racine County: B.

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

Although county size varies, Racine County's 16 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

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 Last verified:

B
County Grade
76
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 53182 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 53406 (67/100)
$270K
Median Home Value
$1,984
Avg Remediation (73% 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%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,497, driven primarily by flood

70.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
1 (1 health)
2024
15 (15 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 19 total (19 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 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
70.1%
Pre-1978 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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,497

Flood $700/yr
Energy Code Gap $374/yr
Water / Lead $265/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
$1,984
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Racine 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 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 serving Racine County

8 community water systems serving Racine County.

Show all 8 water systems

13 total water systems serve Racine County.

Systems with the most violations in Racine County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

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 a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 16 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Racine County?
Racine County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Racine County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Racine County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,497 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Racine County?
The median home build year in Racine County is 1973. 70.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and 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 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
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Racine County, WI: HSS 76/100; 8 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/racine/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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