Ida County, Iowa
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Ida County: 5 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Ida County Compares
How Ida County Compares
Ida County scores 6 points above the Iowa state average (59/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Ida County, Iowa
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 10%, diabetes 12.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $906, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.494% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
84.8% 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: $906
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,218 housing units in Ida 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 Ida County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ida 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 Ida County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Ida County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Holstein, | 1,501 | 1 |
| 2 | Galva Water Supply | 435 | 1 |
| 3 | Arthur Municipal Water Supply | 222 | 1 |
| 4 | Battle Creek Water Supply | 700 | 0 |
| 5 | Ida Grove Water Utility | 2,051 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Ida County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Ida County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51445 | Ida Grove | 70 | B | 0 | $118K |
| 2 | 51006 | Battle Creek | 66 | C | 0 | $83K |
| 3 | 51431 | Arthur | 66 | C | 1 | $83K |
| 4 | 51020 | Galva | 64 | C | 1 | $106K |
| 5 | 51025 | Holstein | 58 | C | 0 | $118K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ida County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 84.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Ida County, Iowa
Overview
Ida County in Iowa covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
2 of 5 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)
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