Daniels County, Montana
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 45/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Poor compliance rates put Daniels County in the bottom safety tier — 5 ZIP codes, below the state average.
How Daniels County Compares
How Daniels County Compares
Daniels County scores 10 points below the Montana state average (55/100) and 23 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Daniels County, Montana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 11.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,320, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.486% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
95.4% 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: $1,320
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,161 housing units in Daniels 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 Daniels County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Daniels 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 Daniels County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Daniels County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Daniels County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59222 | Flaxville | 56 | C | 11 | $104K |
| 2 | 59263 | Scobey | 51 | D | 1 | $184K |
| 3 | 59253 | Peerless | 40 | D | 0 | $228K |
| 4 | 59257 | Redstone | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 5 | 59276 | Whitetail | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Daniels County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 95.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Daniels County, Montana
Overview
Daniels County in Montana covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (45/100).
2 of 5 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.
What You Can Do
Daniels County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
95.4% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.