Pipestone County, Minnesota
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 8 ZIP codes in Pipestone County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Pipestone County Compares
How Pipestone County Compares
Pipestone 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: Pipestone County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,090, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.431% avg pipe failure probability, 75% of ZIPs at high risk
84.3% 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: $1,090
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,711 housing units in Pipestone 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 Pipestone County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pipestone 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 Pipestone 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 Pipestone County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System | 13,644 | 1 |
| 2 | Holland | 187 | 1 |
| 3 | Trosky | 86 | 1 |
| 4 | Edgerton | 1,281 | 0 |
| 5 | Ihlen | 63 | 0 |
10 total water systems serve Pipestone County.
All ZIP Codes in Pipestone County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Pipestone County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56139 | Holland | 66 | C | 1 | $125K |
| 2 | 56140 | Ihlen | 66 | C | 0 | $85K |
| 3 | 56144 | Jasper | 66 | C | 0 | $81K |
| 4 | 56186 | Woodstock | 66 | C | 0 | $184K |
| 5 | 56164 | Pipestone | 65 | C | 0 | $133K |
| 6 | 56128 | Edgerton | 63 | C | 0 | $189K |
| 7 | 56177 | Trosky | 61 | C | 1 | — |
| 8 | 56170 | Ruthton | 55 | C | 0 | $101K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pipestone County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 84.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pipestone County, Minnesota
Overview
Pipestone County in Minnesota covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
2 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.