COUNTY REPORT IA

Appanoose County, Iowa

9 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 9 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 9 tracked ZIP records scored
9
ZIP Codes
$114K
Median Home Value
$1,256
Avg Remediation (110% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Appanoose 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: 16.5 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 15.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $759, driven primarily by flood

72.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1962
Median Build Year
72.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
53/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
89%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $759

Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $244/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,382 housing units in Appanoose County

Pre-1940 36%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 15%
2000+ 12%

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 Appanoose County

$114K
Median Home Value
$1,256
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Appanoose 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 Appanoose County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Appanoose County

2 community water systems serving Appanoose County.

All ZIP Codes in Appanoose County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Appanoose County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 52544 Centerville 0 $114K
2 52549 Cincinnati 0 $113K
3 52555 Exline 0 $89K
4 52571 Moravia 0 $199K
5 52572 Moulton 0 $89K
6 52574 Mystic 0 $80K
7 52581 Plano 0 $163K
8 52593 Udell 0 $231K
9 52594 Unionville 0 $184K

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Overview

Appanoose County in Iowa covers 9 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.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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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 Appanoose County?
Appanoose County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Appanoose County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Appanoose County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $759 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Appanoose County?
The median home build year in Appanoose County is 1962. 72.2% 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). Appanoose County, Iowa Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/appanoose/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-iowa-appanoose,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Appanoose County, Iowa Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/appanoose/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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