Benton County, Minnesota
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Benton: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Water systems across Benton County's 15 ZIP codes produce average compliance results overall - pockets with documented violations exist, and the variation between areas makes ZIP-level lookup the most useful tool for residents here.
How Benton County Compares
How Benton County Compares
Benton County scores 3 points below the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Benton County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.3 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 10.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $555, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.323% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk
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: $555
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Benton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Benton 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 Benton County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Benton County
8 community water systems serving Benton County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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9 total water systems serve Benton County.
Systems with the most violations in Benton County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- D
All ZIP Codes in Benton County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Benton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56329 | Foley | 83 | B | 1 | $260K |
| 2 | 56379 | Sauk Rapids | 80 | B | 3 | $252K |
| 3 | 56367 | Rice | 70 | B | 0 | $270K |
| 4 | 56302 | Saint Cloud | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 56304 | Saint Cloud | 53 | D | 0 | $231K |
| 6 | 56333 | Gilman | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 56357 | Oak Park | 53 | D | 0 | $273K |
| 8 | 56372 | Saint Cloud | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 56375 | Saint Stephen | 53 | D | 0 | $238K |
| 10 | 56393 | Saint Cloud | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 11 | 56395 | Saint Cloud | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 12 | 56396 | Saint Cloud | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 13 | 56397 | Saint Cloud | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 14 | 56398 | Saint Cloud | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 15 | 56399 | Saint Cloud | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Benton County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Benton County, Minnesota
Overview
Benton County in Minnesota covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
2 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.