COUNTY REPORT IA

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

Davis County57/100
Iowa avg59/100
National avg68/100

How Davis County Compares

C
County Grade
57/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
57
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 52537 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 52552 (40/100)
$153K
Median Home Value
$1,450
Avg Remediation (95% of home value)

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

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
72%
Pre-1978 Housing
44%
Pipe Failure Probability
33%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $378

Energy Code Gap $203/yr
Water / Lead $175/yr

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

Pre-1940 27%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 15%

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

$153K
Median Home Value
$1,450
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Davis County?
Davis County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Davis County?
Davis County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Davis County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Davis County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $378 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Davis County?
The median home build year in Davis County is 1976. 72% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Davis County compare to Iowa?
Davis County has an average water safety score of 57/100, which is below the Iowa state average of 59/100.

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