COUNTY REPORT IA

Monona County, Iowa

10 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 10 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 10 tracked ZIP records scored
10
ZIP Codes
$118K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (152% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Monona 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 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,263, driven primarily by flood

82.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1927
Median Build Year
82.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
59/100
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: $1,263

Flood $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $378/yr
Water / Lead $375/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,926 housing units in Monona County

Pre-1940 41%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 13%
2000+ 9%

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 Monona County

$118K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Monona County

1 community water system serving Monona County.

All ZIP Codes in Monona County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Monona County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 51010 Castana $108K
2 51034 Mapleton $119K
3 51040 Onawa 0 $140K
4 51051 Rodney $163K
5 51055 Sloan $209K
6 51060 Ute $104K
7 51063 Whiting $116K
8 51523 Blencoe $118K
9 51558 Moorhead $70K
10 51572 Soldier $125K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Monona County

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Overview

Monona County in Iowa covers 10 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 1 ZIP code 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 Monona County?
Monona County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Monona County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Monona County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,263 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Monona County?
The median home build year in Monona County is 1927. 82.8% 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). Monona County, Iowa Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/monona/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-iowa-monona,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Monona County, Iowa Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/monona/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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