COUNTY REPORT IA

Allamakee County, Iowa

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

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

Unavailable
0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$187K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Avg Remediation (128% of 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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

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

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $957, driven primarily by flood

61.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

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
61.5%
Pre-1978 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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $957

Flood $280/yr
Water Infrastructure $275/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).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Allamakee County

$187K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Allamakee County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

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 serving Allamakee County

2 community water systems serving Allamakee County.

Systems with the most violations in Allamakee County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

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

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

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?
Allamakee County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Allamakee County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Allamakee County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $957 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Allamakee County?
The median home build year in Allamakee County is 1970. 61.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and 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: August 2026.

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