Taylor County, Wisconsin
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Taylor County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Spanning 9 ZIP codes, Taylor County lands near the national median for water safety - compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.
How Taylor County Compares
How Taylor County Compares
Taylor County scores 3 points below the Wisconsin state average (70/100) and 6 points below 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Taylor County, Wisconsin
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 12.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $568, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
65% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $568
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,441 housing units in Taylor County
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 Taylor County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Taylor 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 Taylor County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Taylor County
1 community water system serving Taylor County.
- C
All ZIP Codes in Taylor County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Taylor County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54451 | Medford | 67 | C | 0 | $199K |
| 2 | 54433 | Gilman | — | — | $175K | |
| 3 | 54434 | Jump River | — | — | — | |
| 4 | 54439 | Hannibal | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 54447 | Lublin | — | — | $162K | |
| 6 | 54470 | Rib Lake | — | — | $160K | |
| 7 | 54480 | Stetsonville | — | — | $170K | |
| 8 | 54490 | Westboro | — | — | $191K | |
| 9 | 54766 | Sheldon | — | — | $136K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Taylor County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Taylor County, Wisconsin
Overview
Taylor County in Wisconsin covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 1 scored records.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.