Pottawattamie County, Iowa
19 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Pottawattamie County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
For most households in Pottawattamie County, the 19 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.
How Pottawattamie County Compares
How Pottawattamie County Compares
Pottawattamie 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: Pottawattamie 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 10.4%, diabetes 11.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,329, driven primarily by flood
71.9% 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: $1,329
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
43,510 housing units in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Pottawattamie County
6 community water systems serving Pottawattamie County.
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Systems with the most violations in Pottawattamie County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Pottawattamie County
19 ZIP codes tracked in Pottawattamie County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51501 | Council Bluffs | 67 | C | 0 | $140K |
| 2 | 51503 | Council Bluffs | 67 | C | 0 | $253K |
| 3 | 51534 | Glenwood | 67 | C | 0 | $242K |
| 4 | 51576 | Underwood | 67 | C | 0 | $292K |
| 5 | 51521 | Avoca | 66 | C | 1 | $173K |
| 6 | 51577 | Walnut | 66 | C | 1 | $113K |
| 7 | 51510 | Carter Lake | 61 | C | 10 | $161K |
| 8 | 51502 | Council Bluffs | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 51525 | Carson | — | — | $193K | |
| 10 | 51526 | Crescent | — | — | 0 | $332K |
| 11 | 51536 | Hancock | — | — | $153K | |
| 12 | 51542 | Honey Creek | — | — | $362K | |
| 13 | 51548 | Mc Clelland | — | — | $219K | |
| 14 | 51549 | Macedonia | — | — | $149K | |
| 15 | 51553 | Minden | — | — | $207K | |
| 16 | 51559 | Neola | — | — | $191K | |
| 17 | 51560 | Oakland | — | — | $160K | |
| 18 | 51575 | Treynor | — | — | $279K | |
| 19 | 51593 | Harlan | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pottawattamie County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71.9% 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 Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Overview
Pottawattamie County in Iowa covers 19 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 7 scored records.
3 of 8 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.