Lyon County, Minnesota
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 8 ZIP codes in Lyon County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Lyon County Compares
How Lyon County Compares
Lyon County scores 1 points below the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lyon County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.7 (asthma 10%, diabetes 11%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,393, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.404% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk
73.5% 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: $1,393
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,295 housing units in Lyon 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 Lyon County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System | 13,644 | 1 |
| 2 | Cottonwood | 1,212 | 1 |
| 3 | Red Rock Rural Water System | 5,840 | 0 |
| 4 | Balaton | 639 | 0 |
| 5 | Lynd | 448 | 0 |
11 total water systems serve Lyon County.
All ZIP Codes in Lyon County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Lyon County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56157 | Lynd | 70 | B | 0 | $214K |
| 2 | 56169 | Russell | 66 | C | 0 | $123K |
| 3 | 56229 | Cottonwood | 66 | C | 1 | $198K |
| 4 | 56239 | Ghent | 62 | C | 0 | $180K |
| 5 | 56264 | Minneota | 62 | C | 0 | $179K |
| 6 | 56291 | Taunton | 62 | C | 0 | $174K |
| 7 | 56258 | Marshall | 53 | D | 0 | $210K |
| 8 | 56115 | Balaton | 43 | D | 0 | $192K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lyon County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 73.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lyon County, Minnesota
Overview
Lyon County in Minnesota covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
1 of 8 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.