COUNTY REPORT IA

Wayne County, Iowa

8 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 8 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 8 tracked ZIP records scored
8
ZIP Codes
$109K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (110% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Wayne 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 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 13.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $823, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

73% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1965
Median Build Year
73%
Pre-1978 Housing
54/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
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: $823

Energy Code Gap $304/yr
Water Infrastructure $275/yr
Water / Lead $244/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

2,975 housing units in Wayne County

Pre-1940 36%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 15%
2000+ 17%

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 Wayne County

$109K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Wayne County

1 community water system serving Wayne County.

All ZIP Codes in Wayne County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 50008 Allerton 0 $123K
2 50052 Clio 0
3 50060 Corydon 0 $109K
4 50123 Humeston 0 $107K
5 50147 Lineville 0 $58K
6 50165 Millerton $125K
7 52583 Promise City 0 $104K
8 52590 Seymour 0 $129K

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Overview

Wayne County in Iowa covers 8 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 7 ZIP codes 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 Wayne County?
Wayne County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Wayne County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Wayne County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $823 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Wayne County?
The median home build year in Wayne County is 1965. 73% 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). Wayne County, Iowa Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/wayne/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-iowa-wayne,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Wayne County, Iowa Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/wayne/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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