Dakota County, Minnesota
21 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Dakota County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
ZipCheckup gives Dakota County a C; the county page lists 21 ZIP codes, each with its own report.
How Dakota County Compares
How Dakota County Compares
Dakota County scores 5 points below the Minnesota state average (68/100) and 10 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: Dakota County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.2 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 9.7%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $865, largest modeled factor: Flood
36% 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: $865
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
176,190 housing units in Dakota 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 Dakota County
Modeled remediation costs in Dakota County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Dakota County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Dakota County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Dakota County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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17 water systems mapped to Dakota County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Dakota County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Dakota County
21 ZIP codes tracked in Dakota County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 55024 | Farmington | 67 | C | 0 | $351K |
| 2 | 55122 | Saint Paul | 67 | C | 0 | $343K |
| 3 | 55123 | Saint Paul | 67 | C | 0 | $442K |
| 4 | 55124 | Saint Paul | 67 | C | 0 | $354K |
| 5 | 55337 | Burnsville | 67 | C | 0 | $328K |
| 6 | 55044 | Lakeville | 66 | C | 1 | $465K |
| 7 | 55068 | Rosemount | 66 | C | 2 (1 health) | $380K |
| 8 | 55077 | Inver Grove Heights | 64 | C | 26 (19 health) | $497K |
| 9 | 55033 | Hastings | 49 | D | 1 (1 health) | $336K |
| 10 | 55075 | South Saint Paul | 47 | D | 26 (19 health) | $267K |
| 11 | 55010 | Castle Rock | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 55031 | Hampton | — | — | $393K | |
| 13 | 55065 | Randolph | — | — | $372K | |
| 14 | 55076 | Inver Grove Heights | — | — | 36 (35 health) | $309K |
| 15 | 55085 | Vermillion | — | — | $291K | |
| 16 | 55118 | Saint Paul | — | — | 26 (19 health) | $332K |
| 17 | 55120 | Saint Paul | — | — | 8 (1 health) | $485K |
| 18 | 55121 | Saint Paul | — | — | 0 | $300K |
| 19 | 55150 | Mendota | — | — | 8 (1 health) | $330K |
| 20 | 55306 | Burnsville | — | — | 0 | $366K |
| 21 | 56514 | Barnesville | — | — | 0 | $234K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dakota County
Up to five guides, picked by rule.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Dakota County, Minnesota
Overview
Dakota County in Minnesota covers 21 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100) across 10 scored records.
9 of 17 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 38 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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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.