Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
While Lake of the Woods County avoids the worst tiers, a portion of its 3 ZIP codes have logged violations.
How Lake of the Woods County Compares
How Lake of the Woods County Compares
Lake of the Woods 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
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 10%, diabetes 13.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $673, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.34% avg pipe failure probability
54% 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: $673
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,999 housing units in Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Lake of the Woods County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Lake of the Woods County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56623 | Baudette | 82 | B | 3 | $228K |
| 2 | 56686 | Williams | 63 | C | 0 | $175K |
| 3 | 56629 | Birchdale | 53 | D | 0 | $218K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lake of the Woods County
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- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Lake of the Woods County in Minnesota covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
1 of 3 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.