COUNTY REPORT IA

Osceola County, Iowa

5 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 5 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 5 tracked ZIP records scored
5
ZIP Codes
$129K
Median Home Value
$1,680
Avg Remediation (130% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Osceola County, Iowa

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 10%, diabetes 14%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,186, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

81% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1948
Median Build Year
81%
Pre-1978 Housing
52/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
80%
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: $1,186

Energy Code Gap $486/yr
Water / Lead $320/yr
Water Infrastructure $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

2,897 housing units in Osceola County

Pre-1940 40%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 10%
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 Osceola County

$129K
Median Home Value
$1,680
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Osceola County

1 community water system serving Osceola County.

All ZIP Codes in Osceola County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Osceola County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 51232 Ashton $98K
2 51249 Sibley 0 $150K
3 51345 Harris $129K
4 51350 Melvin $81K
5 51354 Ocheyedan $129K

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Overview

Osceola County in Iowa covers 5 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 Osceola County?
Osceola County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Osceola County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Osceola County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,186 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Osceola County?
The median home build year in Osceola County is 1948. 81% 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). Osceola County, Iowa Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/osceola/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Osceola County, Iowa Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/osceola/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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