Lincoln County, Minnesota
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Lincoln County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 5 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Lincoln County Compares
How Lincoln County Compares
Lincoln County scores 5 points above the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lincoln County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,260, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.418% avg pipe failure probability, 80% of ZIPs at high risk
78% 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: $1,260
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,956 housing units in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arco | 74 | 0 |
| 2 | Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System | 13,644 | 0 |
| 3 | Hendricks | 650 | 0 |
| 4 | Ivanhoe | 559 | 0 |
| 5 | Lake Benton | 676 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve Lincoln County.
All ZIP Codes in Lincoln County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Lincoln County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56136 | Hendricks | 70 | B | 0 | $210K |
| 2 | 56113 | Arco | 66 | C | 0 | $109K |
| 3 | 56142 | Ivanhoe | 66 | C | 0 | $88K |
| 4 | 56149 | Lake Benton | 66 | C | 0 | $151K |
| 5 | 56178 | Tyler | 66 | C | 0 | $163K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lincoln County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 78% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lincoln County, Minnesota
Overview
Lincoln County in Minnesota covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Lincoln 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)
Updated daily.