Webster County, Iowa
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Webster County's 15 ZIP codes, water safety results are uneven — a portion of systems carry active or recent violations, while others meet standards without issues.
How Webster County Compares
How Webster County Compares
Webster County scores 3 points below the Iowa state average (59/100) and 12 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Webster 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 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 11.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $959, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.492% avg pipe failure probability, 93% of ZIPs at high risk
84% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Webster County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $959
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,142 housing units in Webster 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 Webster County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Webster 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 Webster 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 Webster County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xenia Rwd (des Moines) | 12,860 | 34 |
| 2 | Lehigh Water Supply | 395 | 31 |
| 3 | Dayton Municipal Water Supply | 772 | 28 |
| 4 | Fort Dodge Water Supply | 25,874 | 27 |
| 5 | Becker Drive Road & Well, Llc | 50 | 27 |
17 total water systems serve Webster County.
All ZIP Codes in Webster County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Webster County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50569 | Otho | 70 | B | 0 | $86K |
| 2 | 50516 | Badger | 66 | C | 0 | $128K |
| 3 | 50523 | Callender | 66 | C | 0 | $138K |
| 4 | 50524 | Clare | 66 | C | 0 | $200K |
| 5 | 50544 | Harcourt | 66 | C | 0 | $151K |
| 6 | 50566 | Moorland | 66 | C | 0 | $171K |
| 7 | 50530 | Dayton | 60 | C | 1 | $139K |
| 8 | 50543 | Gowrie | 59 | C | 0 | $117K |
| 9 | 50532 | Duncombe | 55 | C | 0 | $169K |
| 10 | 50594 | Vincent | 54 | D | 2 | $183K |
| 11 | 50518 | Barnum | 50 | D | 0 | $144K |
| 12 | 50557 | Lehigh | 44 | D | 4 (4 health) | $120K |
| 13 | 50217 | Paton | 40 | D | 0 | $151K |
| 14 | 50521 | Burnside | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 15 | 50501 | Fort Dodge | 35 | F | 27 (16 health) | $140K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Webster County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 84% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Webster County, Iowa
Overview
Webster County in Iowa covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100).
4 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 20 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.