Wabasha County, Minnesota
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Wabasha County: 9 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Wabasha County Compares
How Wabasha County Compares
Wabasha County scores 1 points below the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wabasha County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 11.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,277, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.381% avg pipe failure probability, 22% of ZIPs at high risk
61.1% 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: $1,277
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,735 housing units in Wabasha 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 Wabasha County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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 Wabasha County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oronoco | 2,040 | 2 |
| 2 | Elgin | 1,115 | 2 |
| 3 | Pine Island | 3,324 | 2 |
| 4 | Zumbrota | 3,172 | 2 |
| 5 | Mazeppa | 842 | 2 |
12 total water systems serve Wabasha County.
All ZIP Codes in Wabasha County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Wabasha County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55945 | Kellogg | 70 | B | 0 | $221K |
| 2 | 55957 | Millville | 70 | B | 0 | $263K |
| 3 | 55932 | Elgin | 69 | C | 2 | $289K |
| 4 | 55956 | Mazeppa | 69 | C | 2 | $309K |
| 5 | 55964 | Plainview | 66 | C | 0 | $242K |
| 6 | 55991 | Zumbro Falls | 64 | C | 2 | $295K |
| 7 | 55981 | Wabasha | 60 | C | 0 | $234K |
| 8 | 55026 | Frontenac | 45 | D | 0 | $279K |
| 9 | 55968 | Reads Landing | 40 | D | 0 | $197K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wabasha County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wabasha County, Minnesota
Overview
Wabasha County in Minnesota covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
3 of 9 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.