Muscatine County, Iowa
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Muscatine County's 8 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Muscatine County Compares
How Muscatine County Compares
Muscatine County scores 1 points above the Iowa state average (59/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Muscatine County, Iowa
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,475, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.479% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
78.3% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,475
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
18,455 housing units in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Muscatine County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WILTON WATER SUPPLY | 2,924 | 9 |
| 2 | Muscatine Power & Water | 25,516 | 9 |
| 3 | Ripleys Mhc Ia Llc | 860 | 9 |
| 4 | Mark Twain Meadows Homeowners | 375 | 9 |
| 5 | Village Oaks Homeowners Assn | 250 | 9 |
14 total water systems serve Muscatine County.
All ZIP Codes in Muscatine County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Muscatine County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52747 | Durant | 68 | C | 0 | $204K |
| 2 | 52778 | Wilton | 68 | C | 0 | $176K |
| 3 | 52769 | Stockton | 66 | C | 0 | $305K |
| 4 | 52720 | Atalissa | 65 | C | 0 | $234K |
| 5 | 52776 | West Liberty | 65 | C | 0 | $198K |
| 6 | 52761 | Muscatine | 54 | D | 9 (1 health) | $165K |
| 7 | 52759 | Montpelier | 53 | D | 1 | $255K |
| 8 | 52760 | Moscow | 40 | D | 0 | $163K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Muscatine County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 78.3% 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 Muscatine County, Iowa
Overview
Muscatine County in Iowa covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
2 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.