Goodhue County, Minnesota
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Goodhue County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
For Goodhue County, the grade is neither top-tier nor bottom-tier; it summarizes data for 11 ZIP codes rather than measuring water at any home, and because it blends several sources, a middle result can come from very different mixes of strengths and weaknesses.
How Goodhue County Compares
How Goodhue County Compares
Goodhue County scores 1 points below the Minnesota state average (68/100) and 6 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: Goodhue 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 (asthma 10%, diabetes 10.9%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,251, largest modeled factor: Flood
58% 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: $1,251
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
24,972 housing units in Goodhue 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 Goodhue County
Modeled remediation costs in Goodhue 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 Goodhue County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Goodhue County ZIP codes
6 community water systems mapped to Goodhue County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Goodhue County
2 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Goodhue County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Goodhue County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55009 | Cannon Falls | 67 | C | 0 | $311K |
| 2 | 55041 | Lake City | 67 | C | 0 | $265K |
| 3 | 55066 | Red Wing | 67 | C | 0 | $238K |
| 4 | 55089 | Welch | 67 | C | 0 | $373K |
| 5 | 55963 | Pine Island | 66 | C | 3 | $351K |
| 6 | 55018 | Dennison | — | — | $316K | |
| 7 | 55026 | Frontenac | — | — | $279K | |
| 8 | 55027 | Goodhue | — | — | 0 | $290K |
| 9 | 55946 | Kenyon | — | — | $240K | |
| 10 | 55983 | Wanamingo | — | — | 1 | $278K |
| 11 | 55992 | Zumbrota | — | — | 1 | $261K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Goodhue County
The guides listed here are chosen from this county's data, and the short note beside each one says why it made the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58% of homes built before 1980
- 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 Goodhue County, Minnesota
Overview
Goodhue County in Minnesota covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 5 scored records.
3 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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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.