Murray County, Minnesota
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to top-scoring counties, Murray County's 10 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Murray County Compares
How Murray County Compares
Murray County scores 0 points above the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Murray County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,168, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.445% avg pipe failure probability, 90% of ZIPs at high risk
78.5% 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: $1,168
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,752 housing units in Murray 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 Murray County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Murray 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 Murray 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 Murray County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Rock Rural Water System | 5,840 | 5 |
| 2 | Slayton | 1,964 | 3 |
| 3 | Hadley | 56 | 3 |
| 4 | Avoca | 111 | 1 |
| 5 | Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System | 13,644 | 1 |
13 total water systems serve Murray County.
All ZIP Codes in Murray County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Murray County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56123 | Currie | 70 | B | 1 | $109K |
| 2 | 56175 | Tracy | 70 | B | 0 | $154K |
| 3 | 56172 | Slayton | 69 | C | 3 | $190K |
| 4 | 56114 | Avoca | 66 | C | 1 | $174K |
| 5 | 56125 | Dovray | 66 | C | 1 | $52K |
| 6 | 56151 | Lake Wilson | 66 | C | 0 | $155K |
| 7 | 56122 | Chandler | 64 | C | 1 | $163K |
| 8 | 56132 | Garvin | 62 | C | 0 | $295K |
| 9 | 56141 | Iona | 55 | C | 0 | $110K |
| 10 | 56131 | Fulda | 33 | F | 0 | $171K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Murray County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 78.5% 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 Murray County, Minnesota
Overview
Murray County in Minnesota covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
5 of 10 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.