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Cohagen, MT: 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)
$1,200
Est. Remediation

Cohagen Water: The Quick Version

  • Homes built before 1986: 38% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.71 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Cohagen, Montana, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 121 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 Cohagen.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Cohagen
  • 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 Cohagen

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Cohagen

11.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.9%
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 11.1% ↑
Diabetes 11.5% ↑
Mental Health 16.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

How Old Is Cohagen's Housing Stock?

1999
Median Build Year
38%
Built Before 1986
17%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

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

Housing Age Profile

Development in Cohagen unfolded across multiple decades, and the median build year of 1999 reflects a housing inventory where eras of construction are genuinely mixed - including portions that predate the federal prohibition on lead solder in plumbing.

1999
Median Year Built
38%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
17%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (17%) 1970–1986 (21%) Post-1986 (62%)

Most homes in Cohagen were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Protecting Children from Lead in Cohagen

38%
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.

Wherever 38% of local housing was built before solder rules changed - as is the case in Cohagen - a faucet-level sample closes the gap that aggregate utility data cannot.

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

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Cohagen, MT

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Cohagen?
Estimated remediation costs in Cohagen 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). Cohagen, MT: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/mt/cohagen/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cohagen, MT: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/mt/cohagen/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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