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Waupaca County, Wisconsin

14 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 14 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 14 tracked ZIP records scored
14
ZIP Codes
$195K
Median Home Value
$1,721
Avg Remediation (88% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 13.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $906, driven primarily by flood

68.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
68.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
75%
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: $906

Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $319/yr
Water / Lead $286/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

26,721 housing units in Waupaca County

Pre-1940 20%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 16%

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 Waupaca County

$195K
Median Home Value
$1,721
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Waupaca 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 Waupaca County residents

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Waupaca County

8 community water systems serving Waupaca County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Waupaca County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Waupaca County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Waupaca County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 54922 Bear Creek $180K
2 54926 Big Falls $74K
3 54929 Clintonville 2 (1 health) $158K
4 54933 Embarrass $87K
5 54945 Iola 2 $198K
6 54946 King
7 54949 Manawa 2 $192K
8 54961 New London 3 (1 health) $197K
9 54962 Ogdensburg 2 $195K
10 54969 Readfield
11 54977 Scandinavia 0 $243K
12 54981 Waupaca 49 (1 health) $204K
13 54983 Weyauwega 46 $214K
14 54990 Iola

Recommended Buyer Guides for Waupaca County

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Overview

Waupaca County in Wisconsin covers 14 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

7 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 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

How many water systems serve Waupaca County?
Waupaca County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Waupaca County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Waupaca County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $906 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Waupaca County?
The median home build year in Waupaca County is 1973. 68.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Waupaca County, Wisconsin Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/waupaca/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Waupaca County, Wisconsin Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/waupaca/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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