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Faribault County, Minnesota

11 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 11 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 11 tracked ZIP records scored
11
ZIP Codes
$125K
Median Home Value
$1,636
Avg Remediation (130% of home value)

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.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 12.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,362, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

89.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.6% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1955
Median Build Year
89.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
56/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,362

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $400/yr
Water Infrastructure $350/yr

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

Pre-1940 37%
1940–1959 26%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 9%
2000+ 5%

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

$125K
Median Home Value
$1,636
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Faribault County

2 community water systems serving 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 56013 Blue Earth 0 $161K
2 56014 Bricelyn $89K
3 56023 Delavan $133K
4 56025 Easton $166K
5 56027 Elmore $57K
6 56033 Frost $90K
7 56047 Huntley
8 56051 Kiester $56K
9 56068 Minnesota Lake $160K
10 56097 Wells 0 $118K
11 56098 Winnebago $134K

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Overview

Faribault County in Minnesota covers 11 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Faribault County?
Faribault County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Faribault County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Faribault County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,362 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Faribault County?
The median home build year in Faribault County is 1955. 89.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Faribault County, Minnesota Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/minnesota/faribault/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-minnesota-faribault,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Faribault County, Minnesota Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/minnesota/faribault/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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