Wright County, Minnesota
30 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Wright County's 30 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Wright County Compares
How Wright County Compares
Wright County scores 0 points above the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wright County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.6 (asthma 10%, diabetes 9.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $610, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.311% avg pipe failure probability
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Wright County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 32 violations. Past 5 years: 48 total (48 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $610
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Wright County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wright 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 Wright 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 Wright County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monticello | 15,087 | 96 |
| 2 | The Meadows | 1,000 | 96 |
| 3 | River Terrace Mobile Home Park | 250 | 96 |
| 4 | Clearwater | 2,129 | 6 |
| 5 | Howard Lake | 2,180 | 2 |
16 total water systems serve Wright County.
All ZIP Codes in Wright County
30 ZIP codes tracked in Wright County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55321 | Cokato | 70 | B | 0 | $265K |
| 2 | 55358 | Maple Lake | 70 | B | 0 | $299K |
| 3 | 55362 | Monticello | 69 | C | 6 (1 health) | $324K |
| 4 | 55390 | Waverly | 68 | C | 0 | $309K |
| 5 | 55301 | Albertville | 66 | C | 0 | $324K |
| 6 | 55592 | Maple Plain | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 55302 | Annandale | 65 | C | 0 | $312K |
| 8 | 55328 | Delano | 65 | C | 0 | $383K |
| 9 | 55365 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 10 | 55561 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 11 | 55563 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 12 | 55565 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 13 | 55580 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 14 | 55581 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 15 | 55582 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 16 | 55584 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 17 | 55585 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 18 | 55586 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 19 | 55587 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 20 | 55588 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 21 | 55589 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 22 | 55590 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 23 | 55591 | Monticello | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 24 | 55320 | Clearwater | 62 | C | 0 | $307K |
| 25 | 55313 | Buffalo | 60 | C | 0 | $321K |
| 26 | 55363 | Montrose | 55 | C | 0 | $273K |
| 27 | 55376 | Saint Michael | 53 | D | 0 | $365K |
| 28 | 55380 | Silver Creek | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 29 | 55349 | Howard Lake | 33 | F | 1 | $287K |
| 30 | 55575 | Howard Lake | 33 | F | 1 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wright County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- 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
- 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 Wright County, Minnesota
Overview
Wright County in Minnesota covers 30 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
18 of 30 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 16 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.