COUNTY REPORT IA

Keokuk County, Iowa

15 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 15 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 15 tracked ZIP records scored
15
ZIP Codes
$116K
Median Home Value
$1,727
Avg Remediation (149% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Keokuk 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: 15.1 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 13.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,070, driven primarily by water_lead

83.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1947
Median Build Year
83.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
58/100
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: $1,070

Water / Lead $367/yr
Energy Code Gap $360/yr
Water Infrastructure $317/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,134 housing units in Keokuk County

Pre-1940 45%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 9%
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 Keokuk County

$116K
Median Home Value
$1,727
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Keokuk County

2 community water systems serving Keokuk County.

All ZIP Codes in Keokuk County

15 ZIP codes tracked in Keokuk County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 50104 Gibson $192K
2 50136 Keswick $105K
3 50255 Thornburg
4 50268 What Cheer $80K
5 52231 Harper $229K
6 52248 Keota $155K
7 52335 South English $111K
8 52355 Webster $113K
9 52550 Delta 0 $115K
10 52562 Hayesville $58K
11 52563 Hedrick 0 $116K
12 52568 Martinsburg
13 52576 Ollie $144K
14 52585 Richland 0 $125K
15 52591 Sigourney 0 $120K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Keokuk County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Keokuk County in Iowa covers 15 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 4 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 Keokuk County?
Keokuk County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 15 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Keokuk County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Keokuk County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,070 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Keokuk County?
The median home build year in Keokuk County is 1947. 83.1% 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). Keokuk County, Iowa Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/keokuk/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Keokuk County, Iowa Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/keokuk/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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