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Winnebago County, Wisconsin

15 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

Tracking 15 ZIP codes in Winnebago County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.

How Winnebago County Compares

Winnebago County63/100
Wisconsin avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Winnebago County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Winnebago County scores 3 points below the Wisconsin state average (66/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

C
County Grade
63
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 54947 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 54902 (50/100)
$238K
Median Home Value
$1,380
Avg Remediation (58% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Winnebago 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: 12.9 (asthma 11%, diabetes 11.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $891, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.4% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk

64% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Winnebago County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
3 (3 health)
2023
9 (9 health)
2024
15 (15 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 27 total (27 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
64%
Pre-1978 Housing
40%
Pipe Failure Probability
33%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $891

Flood $467/yr
Energy Code Gap $204/yr
Water / Lead $140/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

65,465 housing units in Winnebago County

Pre-1940 20%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 19%

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 Winnebago County

$238K
Median Home Value
$1,380
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Winnebago County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Winnebago Area Sanitary District 90 61
2 Oshkosh Waterworks 63,000 60
3 Algoma Tn Sanitary District 1 3,935 60
4 Silvercrest Apartments 51 60
5 Winneconne Waterworks 2,502 25

11 total water systems serve Winnebago County.

All ZIP Codes in Winnebago County

15 ZIP codes tracked in Winnebago County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 54947 Larsen 83 B 0 $267K
2 54985 Winnebago 79 B 1
3 54957 Neenah 78 B 4 (2 health)
4 54963 Omro 77 B 2 $219K
5 54956 Neenah 74 B 4 (2 health) $238K
6 54986 Winneconne 64 C 11 (7 health) $281K
7 54903 Oshkosh 60 C 12 (2 health)
8 53033 Hubertus 55 C 0 $399K
9 54901 Oshkosh 55 C 12 (2 health) $164K
10 54904 Oshkosh 55 C 12 (2 health) $259K
11 54906 Oshkosh 53 D 12 (2 health)
12 54934 Eureka 53 D 0
13 54969 Readfield 53 D 0
14 54980 Waukau 53 D 0 $165K
15 54902 Oshkosh 50 D 12 (2 health) $164K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Winnebago County

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Overview

Winnebago County in Wisconsin covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).

10 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 21 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Winnebago County?
Winnebago 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 Winnebago County?
Winnebago County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 15 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Winnebago County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Winnebago County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $891 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Winnebago County?
The median home build year in Winnebago County is 1972. 64% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Winnebago County compare to Wisconsin?
Winnebago County has an average water safety score of 63/100, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 66/100.

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