CITY REPORT SD

Wall, SD Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Wall: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Within Wall, SD, the available records add up to an upper-tier grade; that grade describes records, not the water at a given faucet.

How Wall Compares

Wall83/100
South Dakota avg69/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 83
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$188K
Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Wall Water

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.002 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 74% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.98.

Who Supplies Your Water in Wall

One water system is listed below for Wall, SD; federal data link 1 to the area overall.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Wall, South Dakota, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,074 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Wall: B (83/100)

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

Wall water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

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

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
57790 B Wr/lj - Creighton Project 1,170

All ZIP Codes in Wall

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Wall

10.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.8%
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 10.2% ↑
Diabetes 12.1% ↑
Mental Health 14.8% ↓

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Wall

1976
Median Build Year
74%
Built Before 1986
43%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 74% 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

Renovation history matters as much as age: in Wall, with a median build year of 1976, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.

1976
Median Year Built
74%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
43%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (43%) 1970–1986 (31%) Post-1986 (26%)

Over half of homes in Wall were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Wall

74%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.002
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Wall, SD?
Wall has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
Does Wall water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Wall is 0.002 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Wall compare to South Dakota average?
Wall has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100, which is at or above the South Dakota state average of 69/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Wall?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Wall. The related population figure in our data is approximately 1,074 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Wall, SD Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/sd/wall/
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  year   = {2026},
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Page version: October 2026.

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