Clearwater County, Minnesota
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Clearwater County shows moderate water quality across its 6 ZIP codes — some areas carry violations worth monitoring.
How Clearwater County Compares
How Clearwater County Compares
Clearwater County scores 5 points above the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Clearwater 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 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,208, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.372% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk
62% 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: $1,208
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,004 housing units in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Clearwater County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagley | 1,288 | 0 |
| 2 | Clearbrook | 458 | 0 |
| 3 | Gonvick | 276 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Clearwater County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Clearwater County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56634 | Clearbrook | 83 | B | 0 | $193K |
| 2 | 56644 | Gonvick | 83 | B | 0 | $154K |
| 3 | 56621 | Bagley | 76 | B | 0 | $177K |
| 4 | 56646 | Gully | 53 | D | 0 | $213K |
| 5 | 56652 | Leonard | 53 | D | 0 | $239K |
| 6 | 56676 | Shevlin | 53 | D | 0 | $191K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clearwater County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Clearwater County, Minnesota
Overview
Clearwater County in Minnesota covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Clearwater County.
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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.