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Beltrami County, Minnesota

14 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Beltrami County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Although county size varies, Beltrami County's 14 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Beltrami County Compares

Beltrami County83/100
Minnesota avg68/100
National avg73/100

How Beltrami County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Beltrami County scores 15 points above the Minnesota state average (68/100) and 10 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 56601 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 56601 (83/100)
$193K
Median Home Value
$507
Avg Remediation (26% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 11.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $904, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

52.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
52.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
39/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
31%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $904

Energy Code Gap $345/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

21,445 housing units in Beltrami County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 29%

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

$193K
Median Home Value
$507
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Beltrami County

1 community water system serving Beltrami County.

All ZIP Codes in Beltrami County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Beltrami County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 56601 Bemidji 83 B 0 $242K
2 56619 Bemidji
3 56630 Blackduck $193K
4 56647 Hines $216K
5 56650 Kelliher $184K
6 56663 Pennington
7 56666 Ponemah $113K
8 56667 Puposky $233K
9 56670 Redby $102K
10 56671 Redlake $74K
11 56678 Solway $193K
12 56683 Tenstrike $279K
13 56685 Waskish $235K
14 56687 Wilton

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.

Overview

Beltrami County in Minnesota covers 14 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 1 scored records.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code 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

Is water safe in Beltrami County?
Beltrami County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 14 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Beltrami County?
Beltrami County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Beltrami County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Beltrami County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $904 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Beltrami County?
The median home build year in Beltrami County is 1984. 52.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Beltrami County compare to Minnesota?
Beltrami County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Minnesota state average of 68/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Beltrami County, MN Home Safety: 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/county/minnesota/beltrami/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Beltrami County, MN Home Safety: 83/100}},
  year   = {2026},
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}

Page version: August 2026.

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