Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Current EPA records place Yellow Medicine County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 6 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Yellow Medicine County Compares
How Yellow Medicine County Compares
Yellow Medicine County scores 1 points above the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 12.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,845, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.463% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
81.5% 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: $1,845
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,246 housing units in Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System | 13,644 | 0 |
| 2 | Canby | 1,769 | 0 |
| 3 | Echo | 269 | 0 |
| 4 | Granite Falls | 2,843 | 0 |
| 5 | Hanley Falls | 275 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Yellow Medicine County.
All ZIP Codes in Yellow Medicine County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Yellow Medicine County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56245 | Hanley Falls | 70 | B | 0 | $150K |
| 2 | 56237 | Echo | 66 | C | 0 | $157K |
| 3 | 56280 | Porter | 66 | C | 0 | $169K |
| 4 | 56297 | Wood Lake | 66 | C | 0 | $120K |
| 5 | 56220 | Canby | 62 | C | 0 | $163K |
| 6 | 56241 | Granite Falls | 48 | D | 0 | $155K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Yellow Medicine County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 81.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
Overview
Yellow Medicine County in Minnesota covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Yellow Medicine County.
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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)
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