COUNTY REPORT WI

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

Taylor County67/100
Wisconsin avg70/100
National avg73/100

How Taylor County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

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:

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 54451 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 54451 (67/100)
$170K
Median Home Value
$633
Avg Remediation (37% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
65%
Pre-1978 Housing
41/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
57%
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: $568

Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $186/yr
Water Infrastructure $133/yr

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

Pre-1940 17%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 20%

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

$170K
Median Home Value
$633
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

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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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Taylor County?
Taylor County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Taylor County?
Taylor County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Taylor County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Taylor County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $568 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Taylor County?
The median home build year in Taylor County is 1975. 65% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Taylor County compare to Wisconsin?
Taylor County has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 70/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Taylor County, WI Home Safety: 67/100. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/taylor/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-wisconsin-taylor,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Taylor County, WI Home Safety: 67/100}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/taylor/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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