Dawson County, Montana
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Dawson County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Composite scoring places Dawson County at a C (4 ZIP codes tracked).
How Dawson County Compares
How Dawson County Compares
Dawson County scores 1 points above the Montana state average (65/100) and 7 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 10.1%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $968, largest modeled factor: Flood
80% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $968
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,359 housing units in Dawson County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Dawson County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Dawson County ZIP codes
2 community water systems mapped to Dawson County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
- C
- C
Systems with the most violations in Dawson County
2 water systems with violations in EPA records.
- C
- C
All ZIP Codes in Dawson County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Dawson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59330 | Glendive | 66 | C | 2 | $188K |
| 2 | 59259 | Richey | — | — | $121K | |
| 3 | 59315 | Bloomfield | — | — | $191K | |
| 4 | 59339 | Lindsay | — | — | $238K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dawson County
Up to five guides, picked by rule.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 80% of homes built before 1980
- 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
Overview
Dawson County in Montana covers 4 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 1 scored records.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.