Big Stone County, Minnesota
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Big Stone County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 6 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Big Stone County Compares
How Big Stone County Compares
Big Stone County scores 1 points below the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Big Stone County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 10%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,612, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.458% avg pipe failure probability, 83% of ZIPs at high risk
79.8% 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: $1,612
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,601 housing units in Big Stone 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 Big Stone County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Big Stone 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 Big Stone 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 Big Stone County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ortonville | 2,021 | 3 |
| 2 | Beardsley | 216 | 1 |
| 3 | Correll | 35 | 1 |
| 4 | Odessa | 96 | 1 |
| 5 | Graceville | 543 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Big Stone County.
All ZIP Codes in Big Stone County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Big Stone County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56211 | Beardsley | 70 | B | 1 | $97K |
| 2 | 56227 | Correll | 68 | C | 1 | $251K |
| 3 | 56276 | Odessa | 68 | C | 1 | $106K |
| 4 | 56240 | Graceville | 62 | C | 0 | $118K |
| 5 | 56278 | Ortonville | 59 | C | 3 | $176K |
| 6 | 56210 | Barry | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Big Stone County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 79.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Big Stone County, Minnesota
Overview
Big Stone County in Minnesota covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
4 of 6 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)
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