Scott County, Iowa
22 ZIP codes · Avg score 51/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Scott County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
For households across Scott County's 22 ZIP codes, below-average water safety data and recurring health violations make local monitoring worthwhile - checking the specific system serving an address is the most actionable starting point.
How Scott County Compares
How Scott County Compares
Scott County scores 12 points below the Iowa state average (63/100) and 22 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: Scott 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 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 11%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,065, driven primarily by flood
69.2% 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: $2,065
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
77,934 housing units in Scott 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 Scott County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Scott 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 Scott County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Scott County
8 community water systems serving Scott County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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14 total water systems serve Scott County.
Systems with the most violations in Scott County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Scott County
22 ZIP codes tracked in Scott County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52748 | Eldridge | 66 | C | 1 | $312K |
| 2 | 52801 | Davenport | 50 | D | 0 | — |
| 3 | 52802 | Davenport | 50 | D | 0 | $84K |
| 4 | 52803 | Davenport | 50 | D | 0 | $158K |
| 5 | 52804 | Davenport | 50 | D | 0 | $148K |
| 6 | 52806 | Davenport | 50 | D | 1 | $188K |
| 7 | 52807 | Davenport | 50 | D | 0 | $324K |
| 8 | 52753 | Le Claire | 49 | D | 2 (1 health) | $307K |
| 9 | 52726 | Blue Grass | 48 | D | 4 | $274K |
| 10 | 52722 | Bettendorf | 45 | D | 15 | $301K |
| 11 | 52728 | Buffalo | — | — | 1 | $118K |
| 12 | 52745 | Dixon | — | — | $199K | |
| 13 | 52746 | Donahue | — | — | 0 | $315K |
| 14 | 52756 | Long Grove | — | — | 0 | $315K |
| 15 | 52758 | Mc Causland | — | — | $185K | |
| 16 | 52765 | New Liberty | — | — | 0 | $228K |
| 17 | 52767 | Pleasant Valley | — | — | 0 | $379K |
| 18 | 52768 | Princeton | — | — | 2 (1 health) | $276K |
| 19 | 52773 | Walcott | — | — | 5 | $201K |
| 20 | 52805 | Davenport | — | — | — | |
| 21 | 52808 | Davenport | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 52809 | Davenport | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Scott County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69.2% 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 Scott County, Iowa
Overview
Scott County in Iowa covers 22 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (51/100) across 10 scored records.
8 of 17 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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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.
What You Can Do
Scott County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
69.2% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.