Davis County, Iowa
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Davis County: 4 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Davis County Compares
How Davis County Compares
Davis County scores 2 points below the Iowa state average (59/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $378, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.44% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
72% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $378
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,360 housing units in Davis 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 Davis County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Davis 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 Davis County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Davis County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rathbun Regional Water Assn (rathbun) | 33,000 | 1 |
| 2 | Pulaski Municipal Water Department | 264 | 1 |
| 3 | Bloomfield Muni Water Department | 2,682 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Davis County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Davis County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52537 | Bloomfield | 66 | C | 0 | $153K |
| 2 | 52538 | Bloomfield | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 3 | 52584 | Pulaski | 55 | C | 1 | $96K |
| 4 | 52552 | Drakesville | 40 | D | 0 | $202K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Davis County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 72% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Davis County in Iowa covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.