Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Lac qui Parle County: 6 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Lac qui Parle County Compares
How Lac qui Parle County Compares
Lac qui Parle County scores 4 points above the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 12.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,653, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.5% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
89.2% 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: $1,653
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,849 housing units in Lac qui Parle 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 Lac qui Parle County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lac qui Parle 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 Lac qui Parle 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 Lac qui Parle County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System | 13,644 | 5 |
| 2 | Clarkfield | 841 | 3 |
| 3 | Dawson | 1,540 | 2 |
| 4 | Bellingham | 168 | 1 |
| 5 | Boyd | 175 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Lac qui Parle County.
All ZIP Codes in Lac qui Parle County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Lac qui Parle County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56212 | Bellingham | 70 | B | 1 | $120K |
| 2 | 56223 | Clarkfield | 69 | C | 3 | $101K |
| 3 | 56256 | Madison | 66 | C | 0 | $122K |
| 4 | 56257 | Marietta | 66 | C | 0 | $72K |
| 5 | 56232 | Dawson | 64 | C | 2 | $163K |
| 6 | 56218 | Boyd | 62 | C | 0 | $104K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lac qui Parle County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 89.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota
Overview
Lac qui Parle County in Minnesota covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
3 of 6 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)
Updated daily.