COUNTY REPORT IA

Harrison County, Iowa

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Based on current EPA data, Harrison County's 10 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.

How Harrison County Compares

Harrison County63/100
Iowa avg59/100
National avg68/100

How Harrison County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Harrison County scores 4 points above the Iowa state average (59/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
63
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 51564 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 51555 (46/100)
$150K
Median Home Value
$2,220
Avg Remediation (148% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Harrison 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: 13.7 (asthma 10%, diabetes 12.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,136, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.512% avg pipe failure probability, 90% of ZIPs at high risk

76.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1954
Median Build Year
76.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
51%
Pipe Failure Probability
90%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $1,136

Flood $480/yr
Water / Lead $350/yr
Energy Code Gap $306/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,851 housing units in Harrison County

Pre-1940 42%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 11%

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 Harrison County

$150K
Median Home Value
$2,220
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.6% (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 5 systems in Harrison County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 MISSOURI VALLEY WATER SUPPLY 2,684 21
2 Sunnyside Village Mhp Llc 190 21
3 Valley View Water Association 65 21
4 Little Sioux Water Department 166 4
5 Dunlap Water Supply 1,035 3

11 total water systems serve Harrison County.

All ZIP Codes in Harrison County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Harrison County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 51564 Pisgah 70 B 0 $108K
2 51546 Logan 69 C 2 $202K
3 51557 Mondamin 69 C 2 $161K
4 51550 Magnolia 66 C 1 $108K
5 51556 Modale 66 C 1 $110K
6 51529 Dunlap 65 C 3 $139K
7 51545 Little Sioux 65 C 4 $81K
8 51579 Woodbine 65 C 1 $182K
9 51542 Honey Creek 53 D 0 $362K
10 51555 Missouri Valley 46 D 21 $181K

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Overview

Harrison County in Iowa covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).

8 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Harrison County?
Harrison 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 Harrison County?
Harrison County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Harrison County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Harrison County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,136 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Harrison County?
The median home build year in Harrison County is 1954. 76.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Harrison County compare to Iowa?
Harrison County has an average water safety score of 63/100, which is above the Iowa state average of 59/100.

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