COUNTY REPORT IA

Hardin County, Iowa

13 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 13 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 13 tracked ZIP records scored
13
ZIP Codes
$116K
Median Home Value
$1,938
Avg Remediation (167% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hardin 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: 14.4 (asthma 10%, diabetes 12.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,195, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

89.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1945
Median Build Year
89.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
63/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
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: $1,195

Energy Code Gap $466/yr
Water / Lead $400/yr
Water Infrastructure $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

8,619 housing units in Hardin County

Pre-1940 38%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 12%
2000+ 4%

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 Hardin County

$116K
Median Home Value
$1,938
Est. Remediation Cost
1.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Hardin County

3 community water systems serving Hardin County.

All ZIP Codes in Hardin County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Hardin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 50006 Alden $117K
2 50043 Buckeye
3 50102 Garden City $61K
4 50122 Hubbard $110K
5 50126 Iowa Falls 0 $118K
6 50206 New Providence $116K
7 50230 Radcliffe 0 $148K
8 50258 Union $100K
9 50259 Gifford
10 50269 Whitten $49K
11 50601 Ackley 0 $114K
12 50627 Eldora 0 $122K
13 50672 Steamboat Rock 0 $128K

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Overview

Hardin County in Iowa covers 13 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 5 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 Hardin County?
Hardin County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hardin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hardin County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,195 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hardin County?
The median home build year in Hardin County is 1945. 89.9% 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). Hardin County, Iowa Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/hardin/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-iowa-hardin,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hardin County, Iowa Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/hardin/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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