Waushara County, Wisconsin
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Unlike many counties its size, Waushara County keeps violation rates low — all 10 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Waushara County Compares
How Waushara County Compares
Waushara County scores 5 points above the Wisconsin state average (66/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Waushara County, Wisconsin
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 13.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $798, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.379% avg pipe failure probability, 22% of ZIPs at high risk
62.3% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $798
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,353 housing units in Waushara 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 Waushara County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Waushara 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 Waushara 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 Waushara County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rome Water Utility | 2,775 | 7 |
| 2 | Hancock Waterworks | 419 | 7 |
| 3 | PLAINFIELD WATERWORKS | 924 | 2 |
| 4 | Hidden Acres Mobile Pk 2 | 39 | 2 |
| 5 | Hidden Acres Mobile Pk 1 | 32 | 2 |
12 total water systems serve Waushara County.
All ZIP Codes in Waushara County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Waushara County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54982 | Wautoma | 83 | B | 1 | $183K |
| 2 | 54984 | Wild Rose | 83 | B | 0 | $192K |
| 3 | 54943 | Hancock | 82 | B | 7 (1 health) | $205K |
| 4 | 54966 | Plainfield | 82 | B | 2 | $153K |
| 5 | 54930 | Coloma | 81 | B | 1 | $182K |
| 6 | 54970 | Redgranite | 81 | B | 2 | $151K |
| 7 | 54965 | Pine River | 63 | C | 0 | $190K |
| 8 | 54909 | Almond | 53 | D | 0 | $188K |
| 9 | 54967 | Poy Sippi | 53 | D | 0 | $184K |
| 10 | 54976 | Saxeville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Waushara County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.3% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Waushara County, Wisconsin
Overview
Waushara County in Wisconsin covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
5 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.