Meeker County, Minnesota
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Meeker County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 7 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.
How Meeker County Compares
How Meeker County Compares
Meeker County scores 2 points above the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Meeker County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $986, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.379% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk
64.1% 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: $986
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,807 housing units in Meeker 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 Meeker County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Meeker 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 Meeker 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 Meeker County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmos | 513 | 4 |
| 2 | Darwin | 350 | 1 |
| 3 | Dassel | 1,503 | 0 |
| 4 | Kimball | 911 | 0 |
| 5 | Litchfield | 6,786 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve Meeker County.
All ZIP Codes in Meeker County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Meeker County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55355 | Litchfield | 70 | B | 0 | $210K |
| 2 | 55324 | Darwin | 66 | C | 1 | $316K |
| 3 | 55325 | Dassel | 66 | C | 0 | $288K |
| 4 | 56243 | Grove City | 66 | C | 0 | $173K |
| 5 | 55353 | Kimball | 62 | C | 0 | $321K |
| 6 | 56228 | Cosmos | 61 | C | 4 (4 health) | $120K |
| 7 | 55389 | Watkins | 55 | C | 0 | $253K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Meeker County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Meeker County, Minnesota
Overview
Meeker County in Minnesota covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
2 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.