Bremer County, Iowa
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Bremer County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Across Bremer County's 7 ZIP codes, water safety results are uneven - a portion of systems carry active or recent violations, while others meet standards without issues.
How Bremer County Compares
How Bremer County Compares
Bremer County scores 0 points above the Iowa state average (63/100) and 10 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: Bremer County, Iowa
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 9.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,034, driven primarily by flood
83.1% 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: $2,034
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,902 housing units in Bremer 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 Bremer County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bremer 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 Bremer County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Bremer County
5 community water systems serving Bremer County.
- D
- C
- D
- D
- D
Systems with the most violations in Bremer County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- D
All ZIP Codes in Bremer County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Bremer County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50622 | Denver | 67 | C | 0 | $246K |
| 2 | 50674 | Sumner | 67 | C | 0 | $156K |
| 3 | 50676 | Tripoli | 67 | C | 0 | $145K |
| 4 | 50677 | Waverly | 49 | D | 3 | $222K |
| 5 | 50631 | Frederika | — | — | $101K | |
| 6 | 50666 | Plainfield | — | — | $168K | |
| 7 | 50668 | Readlyn | — | — | $171K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bremer 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 83.1% 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 Bremer County, Iowa
Overview
Bremer County in Iowa covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100) across 4 scored records.
1 of 4 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.