Chisago County, Minnesota
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Chisago County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 12 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Chisago County Compares
How Chisago County Compares
Chisago County scores 10 points above the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Chisago County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.5 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 10.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,021, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.337% avg pipe failure probability, 11% of ZIPs at high risk
51% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Chisago County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 14 total (14 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,021
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
18,809 housing units in Chisago 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 Chisago County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Chisago 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 Chisago 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 Chisago County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Center City | 305 | 6 |
| 2 | Lindstrom | 4,938 | 6 |
| 3 | Chisago City | 3,745 | 6 |
| 4 | Blue Waters Leisure Park | 150 | 6 |
| 5 | Stonegate Company-op, Inc. | 90 | 5 |
18 total water systems serve Chisago County.
All ZIP Codes in Chisago County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Chisago County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55012 | Center City | 83 | B | 1 | $368K |
| 2 | 55056 | North Branch | 83 | B | 0 | $298K |
| 3 | 55078 | Stacy | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 4 | 55084 | Taylors Falls | 83 | B | 0 | $294K |
| 5 | 55045 | Lindstrom | 76 | B | 5 | $374K |
| 6 | 55013 | Chisago City | 75 | B | 0 | $366K |
| 7 | 55069 | Rush City | 75 | B | 5 (2 health) | $280K |
| 8 | 55032 | Harris | 72 | B | 0 | $363K |
| 9 | 55074 | Shafer | 72 | B | 1 | $284K |
| 10 | 55047 | Marine On Saint Croix | 55 | C | 0 | $479K |
| 11 | 55002 | Almelund | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 12 | 55067 | Rock Creek | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Chisago County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Chisago County, Minnesota
Overview
Chisago County in Minnesota covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
4 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations 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.