Crow Wing County, Minnesota
18 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent monitoring cycles, Crow Wing County's 18 ZIP codes show a split record — several have documented water safety violations.
How Crow Wing County Compares
How Crow Wing County Compares
Crow Wing County scores 6 points above the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 11.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,058, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.315% avg pipe failure probability
50.1% 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: $1,058
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
50,207 housing units in Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crosby | 2,377 | 4 |
| 2 | Deerwood | 530 | 3 |
| 3 | Brainerd | 14,670 | 2 |
| 4 | Baxter | 9,341 | 2 |
| 5 | Crow Wing Estates | 180 | 2 |
21 total water systems serve Crow Wing County.
All ZIP Codes in Crow Wing County
18 ZIP codes tracked in Crow Wing County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56425 | Baxter | 83 | B | 0 | $300K |
| 2 | 56474 | Pine River | 83 | B | 0 | $221K |
| 3 | 56444 | Deerwood | 82 | B | 2 | $319K |
| 4 | 56401 | Brainerd | 81 | B | 2 | $238K |
| 5 | 56441 | Crosby | 81 | B | 1 | $194K |
| 6 | 56468 | Nisswa | 75 | B | 0 | $437K |
| 7 | 56442 | Crosslake | 72 | B | 1 | $534K |
| 8 | 56450 | Garrison | 72 | B | 0 | $191K |
| 9 | 56455 | Ironton | 72 | B | 1 | $200K |
| 10 | 56472 | Pequot Lakes | 72 | B | 1 | $300K |
| 11 | 55071 | Saint Paul Park | 63 | C | 0 | $256K |
| 12 | 56449 | Fort Ripley | 63 | C | 0 | $267K |
| 13 | 56465 | Merrifield | 63 | C | 0 | $325K |
| 14 | 56447 | Emily | 53 | D | 0 | $323K |
| 15 | 56448 | Fifty Lakes | 53 | D | 0 | $392K |
| 16 | 56456 | Jenkins | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 17 | 56459 | Lake Hubert | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 18 | 56662 | Outing | 53 | D | 0 | $390K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Crow Wing County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Overview
Crow Wing County in Minnesota covers 18 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
6 of 18 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.