Walworth County, Wisconsin
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Walworth County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Somewhere in the middle: that is where the composite score for Walworth County lands, across 15 tracked ZIP codes.
How Walworth County Compares
How Walworth County Compares
Walworth County scores 15 points below the Wisconsin state average (70/100) and 18 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Walworth County, Wisconsin
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.7 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 11.2%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $697, largest modeled factor: Flood
54% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $697
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
53,658 housing units in Walworth 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 Walworth County
Modeled remediation costs in Walworth 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 Walworth County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Walworth County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Walworth County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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19 water systems mapped to Walworth County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Walworth County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Walworth County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Walworth County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53120 | East Troy | 67 | C | 0 | $310K |
| 2 | 53190 | Whitewater | 66 | C | 3 | $247K |
| 3 | 53121 | Elkhorn | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $288K |
| 4 | 53114 | Darien | 50 | D | 40 (1 health) | $226K |
| 5 | 53115 | Delavan | 50 | D | 69 (2 health) | $226K |
| 6 | 53147 | Lake Geneva | 33 | F | 63 (5 health) | $337K |
| 7 | 53125 | Fontana | — | — | 18 (2 health) | $577K |
| 8 | 53128 | Genoa City | — | — | 43 (4 health) | $233K |
| 9 | 53148 | Lyons | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 53157 | Pell Lake | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 53176 | Springfield | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 53184 | Walworth | — | — | 22 (2 health) | $279K |
| 13 | 53191 | Williams Bay | — | — | 9 (1 health) | $369K |
| 14 | 53195 | Zenda | — | — | $174K | |
| 15 | 53585 | Sharon | — | — | 40 (1 health) | $207K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Walworth County
The mix of guides changes from county to county.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 3 ZIP codes
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 5 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Walworth County, Wisconsin
Overview
Walworth County in Wisconsin covers 15 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100) across 6 scored records.
10 of 11 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
- 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.