Black Hawk County, Iowa
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Black Hawk County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Within Black Hawk County, safety data across 15 ZIP codes suggests a fair but uneven system - violations are present and worth checking at the ZIP level.
How Black Hawk County Compares
How Black Hawk County Compares
Black Hawk County scores 5 points below the Iowa state average (63/100) and 15 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Black Hawk County, Iowa
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 11.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,742, driven primarily by flood
71.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $1,742
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
60,950 housing units in Black Hawk County
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 Black Hawk County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Black Hawk County
8 community water systems serving Black Hawk County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Black Hawk County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Black Hawk County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Black Hawk County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50613 | Cedar Falls | 67 | C | 0 | $258K |
| 2 | 50647 | Janesville | 67 | C | 0 | $278K |
| 3 | 50648 | Jesup | 67 | C | 0 | $211K |
| 4 | 50651 | La Porte City | 66 | C | 1 | $173K |
| 5 | 50702 | Waterloo | 50 | D | 0 | $146K |
| 6 | 50703 | Waterloo | 50 | D | 0 | $93K |
| 7 | 50707 | Evansdale | 50 | D | 0 | $143K |
| 8 | 50701 | Waterloo | 49 | D | 2 | $183K |
| 9 | 50614 | Cedar Falls | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 50623 | Dewar | — | — | $171K | |
| 11 | 50626 | Dunkerton | — | — | $197K | |
| 12 | 50634 | Gilbertville | — | — | $188K | |
| 13 | 50643 | Hudson | — | — | $241K | |
| 14 | 50667 | Raymond | — | — | $210K | |
| 15 | 50704 | Waterloo | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Black Hawk County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Black Hawk County, Iowa
Overview
Black Hawk County in Iowa covers 15 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100) across 8 scored records.
2 of 8 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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.