Todd County, Minnesota
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Todd County, 11 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.
How Todd County Compares
How Todd County Compares
Todd County scores 6 points below the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 12 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Todd 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 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,136, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.392% avg pipe failure probability, 36% of ZIPs at high risk
68% 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: $1,136
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,865 housing units in Todd 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 Todd County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Todd 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 Todd 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 Todd County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osakis | 1,780 | 3 |
| 2 | Alexandria | 15,000 | 3 |
| 3 | Pine Hill Mobile Home Park | 25 | 3 |
| 4 | Bertha | 557 | 2 |
| 5 | Hewitt | 255 | 1 |
12 total water systems serve Todd County.
All ZIP Codes in Todd County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Todd County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56336 | Grey Eagle | 66 | C | 0 | $274K |
| 2 | 56438 | Browerville | 66 | C | 0 | $184K |
| 3 | 56437 | Bertha | 65 | C | 2 | $110K |
| 4 | 56446 | Eagle Bend | 63 | C | 0 | $139K |
| 5 | 56347 | Long Prairie | 62 | C | 0 | $179K |
| 6 | 56479 | Staples | 62 | C | 0 | $178K |
| 7 | 56440 | Clarissa | 55 | C | 0 | $130K |
| 8 | 56453 | Hewitt | 55 | C | 1 | $114K |
| 9 | 56360 | Osakis | 44 | D | 3 | $233K |
| 10 | 56318 | Burtrum | 40 | D | 0 | $252K |
| 11 | 56434 | Aldrich | 40 | D | 0 | $178K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Todd County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Todd County, Minnesota
Overview
Todd County in Minnesota covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100).
3 of 11 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.