COUNTY REPORT IA

Jasper County, Iowa

14 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Water monitoring across Jasper County's 14 ZIP codes paints a mid-range picture — solid compliance in some zones, documented concerns in others; most violations on record are concentrated in specific prior years rather than spread evenly across the full compliance history, and the overall county grade has held steady in the middle tier without major shifts in either direction.

How Jasper County Compares

Jasper County59/100
Iowa avg59/100
National avg68/100

How Jasper County Compares

C
County Grade
59/100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Jasper County scores 0 points above the Iowa state average (59/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
59
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 50135 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 50242 (40/100)
$197K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Avg Remediation (86% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Jasper 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 11.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $629, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.444% avg pipe failure probability, 93% of ZIPs at high risk

71.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Jasper County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
1 (1 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1967
Median Build Year
71.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
44%
Pipe Failure Probability
93%
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: $629

Energy Code Gap $289/yr
Water / Lead $211/yr
Flood $129/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

15,704 housing units in Jasper County

Pre-1940 27%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 13%

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 Jasper County

$197K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.5% (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 5 systems in Jasper County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Des Moines Water Works 246,055 9
2 Mingo Water Department 316 6
3 Newton Water Supply 16,518 6
4 Ia Regional Utilities Assoc (waverly) 37,820 6
5 Autumn Ridge Estates Mhp 1,032 6

18 total water systems serve Jasper County.

All ZIP Codes in Jasper County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Jasper County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 50135 Kellogg 70 B 1 $179K
2 50169 Mitchellville 69 C 3 (1 health) $211K
3 50153 Lynnville 66 C 0 $156K
4 50170 Monroe 66 C 0 $194K
5 50208 Newton 66 C 6 $162K
6 50228 Prairie City 66 C 0 $197K
7 50251 Sully 66 C 0 $172K
8 50028 Baxter 63 C 3 $197K
9 50168 Mingo 62 C 6 $233K
10 50214 Otley 53 D 0 $355K
11 50232 Reasnor 53 D 0 $257K
12 50127 Ira 40 D 0
13 50137 Killduff 40 D 0 $165K
14 50242 Searsboro 40 D 0 $233K

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Overview

Jasper County in Iowa covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).

5 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Jasper County?
Jasper 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 Jasper County?
Jasper County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jasper County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Jasper County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $629 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Jasper County?
The median home build year in Jasper County is 1967. 71.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Jasper County compare to Iowa?
Jasper County has an average water safety score of 59/100, which is above the Iowa state average of 59/100.

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