COUNTY REPORT MN

Roseau County, Minnesota

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 51/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03

Unlike better-scoring counties, Roseau County records health-based violations across a meaningful portion of its 10 ZIP codes — the overall safety grade is well below average.

How Roseau County Compares

Roseau County51/100
Minnesota avg62/100
National avg68/100

How Roseau County Compares

D
County Grade
51/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Roseau County scores 11 points below the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 17 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

D
County Grade
51
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 56763 (68/100)
Lowest ZIP: 56741 (40/100)
$178K
Median Home Value
$1,740
Avg Remediation (98% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Roseau County, Minnesota

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 10%, diabetes 12%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $997, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.371% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk

57.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
57.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
37%
Pipe Failure Probability
25%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $997

Flood $380/yr
Energy Code Gap $297/yr
Wildfire $150/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

7,717 housing units in Roseau County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 21%

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 Roseau County

$178K
Median Home Value
$1,740
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Roseau 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 Roseau County residents

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Roseau County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Timberline Mobile Home Park 90 7
2 Warroad 1,857 5
3 Lakewood Park and Sales 450 5
4 Amg, Inc. 350 5
5 Pine Ridge Estates 110 5

9 total water systems serve Roseau County.

All ZIP Codes in Roseau County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Roseau County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 56763 Warroad 68 C 5 $185K
2 56714 Badger 64 C 4 $151K
3 56726 Greenbush 61 C 3 $161K
4 56751 Roseau 54 D 3 $182K
5 56761 Wannaska 53 D 0 $178K
6 56756 Salol 47 D 7 $190K
7 56673 Roosevelt 40 D 0 $137K
8 56682 Swift 40 D 0
9 56711 Angle Inlet 40 D 0
10 56741 Oak Island 40 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Roseau County

Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Roseau County in Minnesota covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (51/100).

5 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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What You Can Do

Roseau County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

Test your tap water

Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.

2

Consider a certified water filter

NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher

3

Contact your water utility

Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.

4

Check for lead in your home

57.4% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Roseau County?
Roseau County receives a grade of D. 0 of 10 ZIP codes have health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Roseau County?
Roseau County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Roseau County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Roseau County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $997 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Roseau County?
The median home build year in Roseau County is 1983. 57.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Roseau County compare to Minnesota?
Roseau County has an average water safety score of 51/100, which is below the Minnesota state average of 62/100.

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