Faribault County, Minnesota
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Faribault County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 11 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Faribault County Compares
How Faribault County Compares
Faribault County scores 1 points below the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Faribault County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 12.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,044, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.467% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
89.7% 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: $1,044
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,228 housing units in Faribault 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 Faribault County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Faribault 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 Faribault 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 Faribault County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easton | 199 | 1 |
| 2 | Frost | 191 | 1 |
| 3 | Blue Earth Light and Water | 3,174 | 0 |
| 4 | Bricelyn | 359 | 0 |
| 5 | Delavan | 171 | 0 |
10 total water systems serve Faribault County.
All ZIP Codes in Faribault County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Faribault County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56014 | Bricelyn | 66 | C | 0 | $89K |
| 2 | 56023 | Delavan | 66 | C | 0 | $133K |
| 3 | 56025 | Easton | 66 | C | 1 | $166K |
| 4 | 56027 | Elmore | 66 | C | 0 | $57K |
| 5 | 56051 | Kiester | 66 | C | 0 | $56K |
| 6 | 56068 | Minnesota Lake | 65 | C | 0 | $160K |
| 7 | 56097 | Wells | 62 | C | 0 | $118K |
| 8 | 56098 | Winnebago | 60 | C | 0 | $134K |
| 9 | 56013 | Blue Earth | 55 | C | 0 | $161K |
| 10 | 56033 | Frost | 55 | C | 1 | $90K |
| 11 | 56047 | Huntley | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Faribault County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 89.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Faribault County, Minnesota
Overview
Faribault County in Minnesota covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
2 of 11 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)
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