COUNTY REPORT IA

Winneshiek County, Iowa

9 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 9 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 9 tracked ZIP records scored
9
ZIP Codes
$213K
Median Home Value
$1,789
Avg Remediation (84% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Winneshiek County, Iowa

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.7 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 10.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,048, driven primarily by flood

71.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1955
Median Build Year
71.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
56/100
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: $1,048

Flood $400/yr
Water Infrastructure $369/yr
Water / Lead $306/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

8,804 housing units in Winneshiek County

Pre-1940 38%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 16%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 16%

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 Winneshiek County

$213K
Median Home Value
$1,789
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Winneshiek County

3 community water systems serving Winneshiek County.

Systems with the most violations in Winneshiek County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Winneshiek County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Winneshiek County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 52101 Decorah 1 $250K
2 52132 Calmar $226K
3 52133 Castalia $209K
4 52140 Dorchester $217K
5 52144 Fort Atkinson $194K
6 52149 Highlandville
7 52161 Ossian $174K
8 52165 Ridgeway $271K
9 52168 Spillville $157K

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Overview

Winneshiek County in Iowa covers 9 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.

1 of 1 ZIP code 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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Winneshiek County?
Winneshiek County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Winneshiek County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Winneshiek County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,048 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Winneshiek County?
The median home build year in Winneshiek County is 1955. 71.4% 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). Winneshiek County, Iowa Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/winneshiek/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-iowa-winneshiek,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Winneshiek County, Iowa Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/winneshiek/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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