COUNTY REPORT IA

Jackson County, Iowa

14 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 14 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 14 tracked ZIP records scored
14
ZIP Codes
$163K
Median Home Value
$1,886
Avg Remediation (116% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Jackson 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: 14.5 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 12.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,125, driven primarily by flood

75.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1963
Median Build Year
75.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
54/100
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: $1,125

Flood $429/yr
Water Infrastructure $329/yr
Water / Lead $293/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

9,874 housing units in Jackson County

Pre-1940 32%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 14%

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 Jackson County

$163K
Median Home Value
$1,886
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Jackson County

2 community water systems serving Jackson County.

Systems with the most violations in Jackson County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Jackson County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Jackson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 52030 Andrew $122K
2 52031 Bellevue 0 $231K
3 52054 La Motte $209K
4 52060 Maquoketa 1 $149K
5 52064 Miles $134K
6 52065 New Vienna $207K
7 52069 Preston $154K
8 52070 Sabula $167K
9 52071 Saint Donatus $207K
10 52074 Spragueville $211K
11 52075 Springbrook $135K
12 52079 Zwingle $248K
13 52207 Baldwin $46K
14 52309 Monmouth $159K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Jackson County

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Overview

Jackson County in Iowa covers 14 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.

1 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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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 Jackson County?
Jackson County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jackson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Jackson County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,125 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Jackson County?
The median home build year in Jackson County is 1963. 75.4% 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). Jackson County, Iowa Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/jackson/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-iowa-jackson,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Jackson County, Iowa Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/jackson/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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