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ZIP 44115 vs ZIP 45202
Cleveland (Downtown), OH compared to Cincinnati, OH on twelve public-records dimensions sourced from EPA, FEMA, USDA, FBI, NCES, and county records. Each cell links to the per-ZIP topic page where the source citation and refresh cadence live.
Last verified 2026-09-24 · methodology
Verdict
On the 3 of 12 dimensions that carry measured values today, radon differs — 44115 is Zone 2, 45202 is Zone 1 (lower is less predicted potential); 2025 median air quality is Moderate in both (AQI 53 vs 54); neither water system reports a health-based violation in 3 years. zipradar names no overall winner: the other 9 dimensions are not populated yet, and these three are county-level indicators rather than address-level readings. Open either ZIP below for the source and refresh date behind each number.
Side by side
| Dimension | ZIP 44115 | ZIP 45202 |
|---|---|---|
| Water quality EPA SDWIS | Open water quality for 44115 → | Open water quality for 45202 → |
| Flood zone FEMA NFHL | Open flood zone for 44115 → | Open flood zone for 45202 → |
| Wildfire risk USDA Forest Service | Open wildfire risk for 44115 → | Open wildfire risk for 45202 → |
| Air quality EPA AirNow | Open air quality for 44115 → | Open air quality for 45202 → |
| Crime FBI UCR | Open crime for 44115 → | Open crime for 45202 → |
| Schools NCES Common Core | Open schools for 44115 → | Open schools for 45202 → |
| Radon EPA Radon Zones | Open radon for 44115 → | Open radon for 45202 → |
| Lead pipes EPA LCRR / RTI | Open lead pipes for 44115 → | Open lead pipes for 45202 → |
| Property tax County assessor | Open property tax for 44115 → | Open property tax for 45202 → |
| Deed activity County recorder | Open deed activity for 44115 → | Open deed activity for 45202 → |
| Zoning Municipal planning | Open zoning for 44115 → | Open zoning for 45202 → |
| Sex offender registry NSOPW (deep-link) | Open sex offender registry for 44115 → | Open sex offender registry for 45202 → |
Dimensions populate live as ingestion reaches each source. Every row will link to the primary regulator.
Ohio context
Lead service lines, Great Lakes erosion
Ohio has heavy LCRR obligations in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Toledo. Lake Erie shoreline erosion expands FEMA AE zones in some lakefront counties. Tornado exposure on the Indiana/Ohio border.
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