Mower County, Minnesota
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Mower County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 13 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.
How Mower County Compares
How Mower County Compares
Mower County scores 2 points below the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Mower County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 11.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,247, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.439% avg pipe failure probability, 69% of ZIPs at high risk
76.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Mower County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,247
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,354 housing units in Mower 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 Mower County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Mower 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 Mower 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 Mower County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyle | 521 | 5 |
| 2 | Austin Utilities | 26,174 | 4 |
| 3 | Austin Mobile Home Park | 59 | 4 |
| 4 | City Limits | 40 | 4 |
| 5 | Waltham | 157 | 4 |
14 total water systems serve Mower County.
All ZIP Codes in Mower County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Mower County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55909 | Adams | 70 | B | 0 | $206K |
| 2 | 55918 | Brownsdale | 70 | B | 0 | $148K |
| 3 | 55933 | Elkton | 66 | C | 0 | $208K |
| 4 | 55926 | Dexter | 65 | C | 2 | $215K |
| 5 | 55967 | Racine | 65 | C | 2 | $273K |
| 6 | 55973 | Sargeant | 63 | C | 0 | $241K |
| 7 | 55936 | Grand Meadow | 62 | C | 0 | $210K |
| 8 | 55970 | Rose Creek | 62 | C | 1 | $188K |
| 9 | 55953 | Lyle | 54 | D | 5 (1 health) | $169K |
| 10 | 55912 | Austin | 53 | D | 4 | $162K |
| 11 | 55950 | Lansing | 53 | D | 0 | $111K |
| 12 | 55982 | Waltham | 53 | D | 4 | $267K |
| 13 | 55977 | Taopi | 40 | D | 0 | $234K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Mower County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 76.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Mower County, Minnesota
Overview
Mower County in Minnesota covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
6 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.