Pine County, Minnesota
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Throughout Pine County, the 9 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Pine County Compares
How Pine County Compares
Pine County scores 9 points above the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pine County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,634, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.343% avg pipe failure probability, 11% of ZIPs at high risk
54.9% 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: $1,634
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,969 housing units in Pine 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 Pine County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pine 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 Pine 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 Pine County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Askov | 364 | 4 |
| 2 | Pine City | 3,458 | 2 |
| 3 | Cross Lake Housing Development | 150 | 2 |
| 4 | Pokegama Estates Community Well | 55 | 2 |
| 5 | Willow River | 410 | 1 |
9 total water systems serve Pine County.
All ZIP Codes in Pine County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Pine County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55735 | Finlayson | 83 | B | 0 | $234K |
| 2 | 55704 | Askov | 81 | B | 4 | $213K |
| 3 | 55783 | Sturgeon Lake | 78 | B | 0 | $241K |
| 4 | 55063 | Pine City | 76 | B | 2 | $239K |
| 5 | 55030 | Grasston | 75 | B | 0 | $215K |
| 6 | 55037 | Hinckley | 75 | B | 0 | $206K |
| 7 | 55795 | Willow River | 68 | C | 1 | $224K |
| 8 | 55036 | Henriette | 53 | D | 0 | $91K |
| 9 | 55712 | Bruno | 53 | D | 0 | $160K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pine County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54.9% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pine County, Minnesota
Overview
Pine County in Minnesota covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
3 of 9 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.