COUNTY REPORT IA

Allamakee County, Iowa

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

Unavailable
0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$187K
Median Home Value

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Allamakee County, Iowa

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 13.1%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $607, largest modeled factor: Water Lead

62% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.3% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1970
Median Build Year
62%
Pre-1980 Housing
50/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
83%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $607

Water / Lead $400/yr
Flood $280/yr
Energy Code Gap $240/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

7,625 housing units in Allamakee County

Pre-1940 30%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 18%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Allamakee County residents

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Allamakee County ZIP codes

2 community water systems mapped to Allamakee County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Allamakee County

1 water system with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Allamakee County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Allamakee County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 52146 Harpers Ferry — — $215K
2 52151 Lansing — — $176K
3 52160 New Albin — — $197K
4 52162 Postville — — 1 $129K
5 52170 Waterville — — $226K
6 52172 Waukon — — 1 $158K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Allamakee County

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Overview

Allamakee County in Iowa covers 6 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Allamakee County?
We map 2 public water systems to 6 ZIP codes in our data for Allamakee County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Allamakee County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Allamakee County is water lead. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $607 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Allamakee County?
The median home build year in Allamakee County is 1970. 62% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Allamakee County, Iowa Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/allamakee/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-iowa-allamakee,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Allamakee County, Iowa Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/allamakee/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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