Pocahontas County, Iowa
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Across Pocahontas County's 8 ZIP codes, water safety results are uneven — a portion of systems carry active or recent violations, while others meet standards without issues.
How Pocahontas County Compares
How Pocahontas County Compares
Pocahontas County scores 4 points above the Iowa state average (59/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pocahontas County, Iowa
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 10%, diabetes 13.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $906, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.546% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
93% 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: $906
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,373 housing units in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Varina Water Supply | 68 | 3 |
| 2 | Rockwell City Water Supply | 2,250 | 2 |
| 3 | Fonda Water Supply | 636 | 2 |
| 4 | Rolfe Water Supply | 509 | 2 |
| 5 | Laurens Water Supply | 1,301 | 1 |
10 total water systems serve Pocahontas County.
All ZIP Codes in Pocahontas County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Pocahontas County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50546 | Havelock | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 2 | 50554 | Laurens | 66 | C | 1 | $86K |
| 3 | 50573 | Plover | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 50574 | Pocahontas | 66 | C | 0 | $105K |
| 5 | 50540 | Fonda | 65 | C | 2 | $99K |
| 6 | 50581 | Rolfe | 65 | C | 2 | $78K |
| 7 | 50593 | Varina | 56 | C | 3 | $46K |
| 8 | 50571 | Palmer | 55 | C | 1 | $52K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pocahontas County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 93% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pocahontas County, Iowa
Overview
Pocahontas County in Iowa covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
5 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.