Beltrami County, Minnesota
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Beltrami County shows moderate water quality across its 13 ZIP codes — some areas carry violations worth monitoring.
How Beltrami County Compares
How Beltrami County Compares
Beltrami County scores 0 points above the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Beltrami County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 11.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $774, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.335% avg pipe failure probability
52.4% 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: $774
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,263 housing units in Beltrami 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 Beltrami County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Beltrami 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 Beltrami 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 Beltrami County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bemidji | 15,147 | 16 |
| 2 | Oak Hills Fellowship Bible College | 150 | 16 |
| 3 | Elpine Village | 125 | 16 |
| 4 | Birchlane Trailer Court | 80 | 16 |
| 5 | Grass Lake Mobile Home Park | 80 | 16 |
9 total water systems serve Beltrami County.
All ZIP Codes in Beltrami County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Beltrami County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56650 | Kelliher | 83 | B | 0 | $184K |
| 2 | 56630 | Blackduck | 81 | B | 1 | $193K |
| 3 | 56601 | Bemidji | 75 | B | 8 | $242K |
| 4 | 56619 | Bemidji | 75 | B | 8 | — |
| 5 | 56667 | Puposky | 71 | B | 11 (1 health) | $233K |
| 6 | 56647 | Hines | 53 | D | 0 | $216K |
| 7 | 56666 | Ponemah | 53 | D | 0 | $113K |
| 8 | 56670 | Redby | 53 | D | 0 | $102K |
| 9 | 56671 | Redlake | 53 | D | 0 | $74K |
| 10 | 56678 | Solway | 53 | D | 0 | $193K |
| 11 | 56683 | Tenstrike | 53 | D | 0 | $279K |
| 12 | 56685 | Waskish | 53 | D | 0 | $235K |
| 13 | 56687 | Wilton | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Beltrami 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 — 52.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Beltrami County, Minnesota
Overview
Beltrami County in Minnesota covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
4 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.