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Koochiching County, Minnesota

10 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 10 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 10 tracked ZIP records scored
10
ZIP Codes
$149K
Median Home Value
$820
Avg Remediation (55% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Koochiching 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: 14.6 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $753, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

58.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
58.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
89%
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: $753

Energy Code Gap $370/yr
Flood $333/yr
Water / Lead $133/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

6,972 housing units in Koochiching County

Pre-1940 13%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 13%

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 Koochiching County

$149K
Median Home Value
$820
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Koochiching 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 Koochiching County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Koochiching County

2 community water systems serving Koochiching County.

All ZIP Codes in Koochiching County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Koochiching County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 56627 Big Falls $63K
2 56629 Birchdale $218K
3 56649 International Falls 0 $144K
4 56653 Littlefork $146K
5 56654 Loman $138K
6 56658 Margie
7 56660 Mizpah $153K
8 56668 Ranier $181K
9 56669 Kabetogama $238K
10 56679 South International Falls

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Overview

Koochiching County in Minnesota covers 10 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 1 ZIP code 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 Koochiching County?
Koochiching County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Koochiching County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Koochiching County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $753 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Koochiching County?
The median home build year in Koochiching County is 1978. 58.6% 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). Koochiching County, Minnesota Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/minnesota/koochiching/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Koochiching County, Minnesota Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/minnesota/koochiching/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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