Hibbing, MN: Lead Above EPA Limits - Home Safety 80/100
2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Hibbing: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Across Hibbing, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins - a pattern that places the city well above MN's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Hibbing Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Hibbing Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 6 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.032 mg/L - exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $3,490 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.88 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Hibbing
One utility dominates residential water service in Hibbing, MN - out of 1 system in federal records.
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Hibbing, Minnesota, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 16,815 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Hibbing: B (80/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Hibbing water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0320 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55746 | B | 6 | 0 | Hibbing |
All ZIP Codes in Hibbing
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Hibbing
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Hibbing Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Hibbing Homeowners
The cost-to-equity ratio for remediation in Hibbing is elevated - the financial planning challenge here is real and significant.
At 2.7% of home value, remediation costs in Hibbing represent a significant financial burden. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $2,060–$5,020. Home values here are 47% below the Minnesota average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Hibbing
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.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
<strong>1 ZIP code</strong> (50% of the city) exceeds the EPA lead action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Hibbing
Historical NFIP data for Hibbing contains 3 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $827. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$3,490</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hibbing, MN