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Darfur, MN: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$63K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation (1.9% of home value)

Darfur Water: The Quick Version

  • Homes built before 1986: 97% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.39 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Darfur, Minnesota, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 100 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Darfur.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Darfur
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Darfur

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Darfur

9.6%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.9%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.6% ↓
Diabetes 12.9% ↑
Mental Health 15% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

How Old Is Darfur's Housing Stock?

1902
Median Build Year
97%
Built Before 1986
75%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Likely Pipe Material

With 97% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Pre-1986 plumbing is not a rare legacy case in Darfur - it's the dominant profile. The median build year of 1902 indicates a housing stock where lead-soldered copper joints are a common structural feature of residences across the city.

1902
Median Year Built
97%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
75%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (75%) 1970–1986 (22%) Post-1986 (3%)

Over half of homes in Darfur were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Darfur: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Property value and cost data for Darfur produce a moderate remediation-share classification - a level where advance financial planning has real practical value and the commitment is realistic for most homeowners who approach it deliberately.

Median Home Value
$62,900
Est. Remediation
$1,200
Remediation as % of home value 1.9%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Darfur. The estimated $800–$1,500 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 74% below the Minnesota average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Darfur

97%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Older interior plumbing shapes the local picture: 97% of Darfur homes predate the federal solder ban, and aggregate sampling either approaches or crosses the action benchmark. That mix makes a single-home draw a standard pre-purchase or pre-occupancy step.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Darfur?
Estimated remediation costs in Darfur average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Darfur, MN: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/mn/darfur/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Darfur, MN: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/mn/darfur/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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