COUNTY REPORT MN

Scott County, Minnesota

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Scott County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

A middle-tier grade covers Scott County's 8 ZIP codes; documented violations, where present, are worth reviewing system by system.

How Scott County Compares

Scott County67/100
Minnesota avg68/100
National avg73/100

How Scott County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Scott County scores 1 points below the Minnesota state average (68/100) and 6 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Elko New Market
Best ZIP: 55020 (67/100)
Shakopee
Lowest ZIP: 55379 (66/100)
$387K
Median Home Value
$367
Avg Remediation (0.09% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Scott 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: 10.9 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 9.4%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $731, largest modeled factor: Flood

23% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
23%
Pre-1980 Housing
30/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $731

Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $225/yr
Water / Lead $56/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

55,740 housing units in Scott County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 14%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 42%

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 Scott County

$387K
Median Home Value
$367
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Scott County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Scott County residents

Asthma 9.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Scott County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Scott County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

11 water systems mapped to Scott County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Scott County

2 water systems with violations in EPA records.

  • Shakopee
    Serves ~47,000 people 2 violations
    C
  • Savage
    Serves ~30,285 people 2 violations
    C

All ZIP Codes in Scott County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Scott County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 55020 Elko New Market 67 C 0 $453K
2 55352 Jordan 67 C 0 $380K
3 55378 Savage 67 C 2 (2 health) $394K
4 56011 Belle Plaine 67 C 0 $296K
5 56071 New Prague 67 C 0 $373K
6 55372 Prior Lake 66 C 4 (2 health) $450K
7 55379 Shakopee 66 C 2 $366K
8 55054 Elko New Market — — 0 $399K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Scott County

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Scott County, Minnesota

Overview

Scott County in Minnesota covers 8 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 7 scored records.

3 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Scott County?
Scott County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Scott County?
We map 11 public water systems to 8 ZIP codes in our data for Scott County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Scott County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Scott County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $731 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Scott County?
The median home build year in Scott County is 1995. 23% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Scott County compare to Minnesota?
Scott County has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Minnesota state average of 68/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Scott County, MN: HSS 67/100; 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/minnesota/scott/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Scott County, MN: HSS 67/100; 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/minnesota/scott/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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