Taylor County, Wisconsin
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Taylor County, the 8 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.
How Taylor County Compares
How Taylor County Compares
Taylor County scores 8 points above the Wisconsin state average (66/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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: 14.9 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 13%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $479, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.397% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk
64% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Taylor County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $479
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,151 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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Taylor County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheldon Water Utility | 265 | 22 |
| 2 | Stetsonville Waterworks | 563 | 8 |
| 3 | WESTBORO SAN DIST 1 | 150 | 4 |
| 4 | Rib Lake Waterworks | 945 | 4 |
| 5 | Gilman Waterworks | 372 | 2 |
7 total water systems serve Taylor County.
All ZIP Codes in Taylor County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Taylor County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54451 | Medford | 83 | B | 1 | $199K |
| 2 | 54433 | Gilman | 82 | B | 2 | $175K |
| 3 | 54480 | Stetsonville | 82 | B | 8 (1 health) | $170K |
| 4 | 54470 | Rib Lake | 81 | B | 4 (2 health) | $160K |
| 5 | 54490 | Westboro | 81 | B | 4 (2 health) | $191K |
| 6 | 54766 | Sheldon | 79 | B | 22 (3 health) | $136K |
| 7 | 54439 | Hannibal | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 54459 | Ogema | 53 | D | 0 | $129K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Taylor County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Taylor County, Wisconsin
Overview
Taylor County in Wisconsin covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
6 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.