Muscatine County, Iowa
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Muscatine County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
For Muscatine County, the grade is neither top-tier nor bottom-tier; it summarizes data for 10 ZIP codes rather than measuring water at any home, and because it blends several sources, a middle result can come from very different mixes of strengths and weaknesses.
How Muscatine County Compares
How Muscatine County Compares
Muscatine County scores 2 points below the Iowa state average (63/100) and 12 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: 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%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,456, largest modeled factor: Flood
69% 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: $1,456
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
19,227 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
Modeled remediation costs in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Muscatine County ZIP codes
7 community water systems mapped to Muscatine County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 7 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Muscatine County
1 water system with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Muscatine County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Muscatine County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52776 | West Liberty | 67 | C | 0 | $198K |
| 2 | 52778 | Wilton | 67 | C | 0 | $176K |
| 3 | 52761 | Muscatine | 50 | D | 1 | $165K |
| 4 | 52720 | Atalissa | — | — | 0 | $234K |
| 5 | 52739 | Conesville | — | — | $100K | |
| 6 | 52747 | Durant | — | — | 0 | $204K |
| 7 | 52759 | Montpelier | — | — | $255K | |
| 8 | 52760 | Moscow | — | — | 0 | $163K |
| 9 | 52766 | Nichols | — | — | 0 | $123K |
| 10 | 52769 | Stockton | — | — | $305K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Muscatine County
Which guides appear depends on what the county data show.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69% 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 Muscatine County, Iowa
Overview
Muscatine County in Iowa covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100) across 3 scored records.
1 of 7 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
- 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.