COUNTY REPORT IA

Marion County, Iowa

11 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 11 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 11 tracked ZIP records scored
11
ZIP Codes
$170K
Median Home Value
$1,964
Avg Remediation (116% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Marion 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 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 10.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $835, driven primarily by flood

64.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
64.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
49/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
91%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $835

Flood $333/yr
Energy Code Gap $254/yr
Water Infrastructure $218/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

14,257 housing units in Marion County

Pre-1940 20%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 18%

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 Marion County

$170K
Median Home Value
$1,964
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Marion County

6 community water systems serving Marion County.

Systems with the most violations in Marion County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Marion County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Marion County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 50044 Bussey 2 $115K
2 50057 Columbia 2 $213K
3 50062 Melcher-dallas 2 $163K
4 50116 Hamilton 2 $153K
5 50119 Harvey 2 $99K
6 50138 Knoxville 2 $170K
7 50163 Melcher-dallas $98K
8 50214 Otley $355K
9 50219 Pella 2 $273K
10 50225 Pleasantville 2 $173K
11 50252 Swan 2 $364K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Marion County

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Overview

Marion County in Iowa covers 11 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.

9 of 9 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 Marion County?
Marion County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Marion County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Marion County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $835 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Marion County?
The median home build year in Marion County is 1976. 64.7% 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). Marion County, Iowa Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/marion/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-iowa-marion,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Marion County, Iowa Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/marion/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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