Van Buren County, Iowa
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Monitoring figures for Van Buren County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 9 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Van Buren County Compares
How Van Buren County Compares
Van Buren County scores 2 points below the Iowa state average (59/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Van Buren County, Iowa
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 13.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $770, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.456% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
70.6% 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: $770
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,694 housing units in Van Buren 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 Van Buren County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rathbun Regional Water Assn (rathbun) | 33,000 | 5 |
| 2 | Milton Water Supply | 380 | 2 |
| 3 | Pulaski Municipal Water Department | 264 | 2 |
| 4 | Cantril Water Supply | 224 | 1 |
| 5 | Keosauqua Water Works | 961 | 1 |
10 total water systems serve Van Buren County.
All ZIP Codes in Van Buren County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Van Buren County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52651 | Stockport | 66 | C | 0 | $77K |
| 2 | 52620 | Bonaparte | 65 | C | 0 | $166K |
| 3 | 52542 | Cantril | 64 | C | 1 | $111K |
| 4 | 52626 | Farmington | 62 | C | 1 | $89K |
| 5 | 52565 | Keosauqua | 57 | C | 1 | $171K |
| 6 | 52535 | Birmingham | 55 | C | 0 | $156K |
| 7 | 52570 | Milton | 54 | D | 2 | $102K |
| 8 | 52551 | Douds | 53 | D | 0 | $97K |
| 9 | 52573 | Mount Sterling | 40 | D | 0 | $113K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Van Buren County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Van Buren County, Iowa
Overview
Van Buren County in Iowa covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
4 of 9 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.