Isanti County, Minnesota
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 5 ZIP codes, Isanti County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.
How Isanti County Compares
How Isanti County Compares
Isanti 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: Isanti County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.5 (asthma 10%, diabetes 10.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,158, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.342% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
58.2% 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: $1,158
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
15,093 housing units in Isanti 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 Isanti County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Isanti 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 Isanti County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Isanti County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braham | 1,789 | 0 |
| 2 | Cambridge | 9,862 | 0 |
| 3 | Isanti | 7,386 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Isanti County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Isanti County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55006 | Braham | 83 | B | 0 | $209K |
| 2 | 55008 | Cambridge | 83 | B | 0 | $267K |
| 3 | 55040 | Isanti | 70 | B | 0 | $288K |
| 4 | 55029 | Grandy | 53 | D | 0 | $219K |
| 5 | 55080 | Stanchfield | 53 | D | 0 | $338K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Isanti County, Minnesota
Overview
Isanti County in Minnesota covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Isanti County.
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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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