Montgomery County, Iowa
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Montgomery County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
While Montgomery County avoids the worst tiers, a portion of its 6 ZIP codes have logged violations.
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 Last verified:
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%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,473, driven primarily by flood
88.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,473
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Montgomery County
1 community water system serving Montgomery County.
- C
Systems with the most violations in Montgomery County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- 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
Eight risk categories drive the selection - PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback - and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 88.4% of homes built before 1978
- 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.