Pope County, Minnesota
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Pope County: 7 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Pope County Compares
How Pope County Compares
Pope 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: Pope 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 10%, diabetes 12.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,043, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 29% of ZIPs at high risk
61.9% 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: $1,043
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
20,858 housing units in Pope 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 Pope County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pope 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 Pope 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 Pope County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbuck | 1,440 | 8 |
| 2 | Osakis | 1,780 | 4 |
| 3 | Lowry | 333 | 4 |
| 4 | Country Acres Trailer Court | 100 | 4 |
| 5 | Alexandria | 15,000 | 3 |
11 total water systems serve Pope County.
All ZIP Codes in Pope County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Pope County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56308 | Alexandria | 69 | C | 3 | $308K |
| 2 | 56334 | Glenwood | 68 | C | 1 | $258K |
| 3 | 56381 | Starbuck | 68 | C | 0 | $226K |
| 4 | 56349 | Lowry | 63 | C | 4 | $259K |
| 5 | 56323 | Cyrus | 62 | C | 0 | $156K |
| 6 | 56327 | Farwell | 53 | D | 0 | $353K |
| 7 | 56385 | Villard | 40 | D | 0 | $217K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pope County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pope County, Minnesota
Overview
Pope County in Minnesota covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
3 of 7 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)
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