CITY REPORT SD

Oacoma, SD: High Radon Potential Area - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · no water system mapped in our data · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

None mapped

Water Systems

N/A

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

Zone 1

County Radon Potential (High)

$259K

Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Oacoma Water

Homes built before 1986: 45% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.75.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Oacoma, South Dakota, where no community water system is mapped to its ZIP codes in our data (about 619 residents). The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

No EPA violation count is attached to the tracked ZIP codes of Oacoma in our data (no water system is mapped, or the mapping is held back for review), so violation records are not shown here; the local utility may still have EPA records (search EPA ECHO by system name).

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Oacoma
Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

All ZIP Codes in Oacoma

57365

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 Oacoma

11.3%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

15.8%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

17.1%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.3% ↑

Diabetes 15.8% ↑

Mental Health 17.1% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Housing & Infrastructure in Oacoma

1980

Median Build Year

45%

Built Before 1986

13%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 45% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

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

Housing Age Profile

Lead solder was allowed in new plumbing until the 1986 federal restrictions, which is why older homes in Oacoma deserve a closer look; the median build year is 1980.

1980

Median Year Built

45%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

13%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (13%) 1970–1986 (32%) Post-1986 (55%)

Most homes in Oacoma were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Oacoma

45%

Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. 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.

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