Montgomery County, Iowa
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Montgomery County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Montgomery County: 6 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Montgomery County Compares
How Montgomery County Compares
Montgomery County scores 3 points above the Iowa state average (63/100) and 7 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Montgomery County, Iowa
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 12.9%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $848, largest modeled factor: Flood
81% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $848
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,052 housing units in Montgomery County
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 Montgomery County
Modeled remediation costs in Montgomery County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Montgomery County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Montgomery County ZIP codes
1 community water system mapped to Montgomery County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
- C
Systems with the most violations in Montgomery County
1 water system with violations in EPA records.
- C
All ZIP Codes in Montgomery County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Montgomery County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51566 | Red Oak | 66 | C | 2 | $116K |
| 2 | 50847 | Grant | — | — | $58K | |
| 3 | 50864 | Villisca | — | — | $99K | |
| 4 | 51532 | Elliott | — | — | $91K | |
| 5 | 51573 | Stanton | — | — | $113K | |
| 6 | 51591 | Red Oak | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Montgomery County
Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 81% of homes built before 1980
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Montgomery County, Iowa
Overview
Montgomery County in Iowa covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 1 scored records.
1 of 1 ZIP code 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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.