Blue Earth County, Minnesota
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Blue Earth County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
A middle-tier grade covers Blue Earth County's 12 ZIP codes; documented violations, where present, are worth reviewing system by system.
How Blue Earth County Compares
How Blue Earth County Compares
Blue Earth County scores 1 points below the Minnesota state average (68/100) and 6 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.5 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 9.4%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $724, largest modeled factor: Flood
53% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $724
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
27,607 housing units in Blue Earth County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Blue Earth County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Blue Earth County ZIP codes
5 community water systems mapped to Blue Earth County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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All ZIP Codes in Blue Earth County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Blue Earth County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56001 | Mankato | 67 | C | 0 | $263K |
| 2 | 56002 | Mankato | — | — | — | |
| 3 | 56006 | Mankato | — | — | — | |
| 4 | 56010 | Amboy | — | — | $158K | |
| 5 | 56024 | Eagle Lake | — | — | 0 | $259K |
| 6 | 56034 | Garden City | — | — | 0 | $170K |
| 7 | 56037 | Good Thunder | — | — | $239K | |
| 8 | 56055 | Lake Crystal | — | — | 0 | $218K |
| 9 | 56065 | Mapleton | — | — | $214K | |
| 10 | 56078 | Pemberton | — | — | $188K | |
| 11 | 56080 | Saint Clair | — | — | $199K | |
| 12 | 56090 | Vernon Center | — | — | $182K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Blue Earth County
Which guides appear depends on what the county data show.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53% of homes built before 1980
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Overview
Blue Earth County in Minnesota covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 1 scored records.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.