COUNTY REPORT MT

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

Dawson County66/100
Montana avg65/100
National avg73/100

How Dawson County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 59330 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 59330 (66/100)
$189K
Median Home Value

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

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.8% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1958
Median Build Year
80%
Pre-1980 Housing
56/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Flood $600/yr
Water / Lead $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $338/yr

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

Pre-1940 17%
1940–1959 28%
1960–1979 35%
1980–1999 14%
2000+ 6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Dawson County residents

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

Systems with the most violations in Dawson County

2 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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

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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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Dawson County?
Dawson County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Dawson County?
We map 2 public water systems to 4 ZIP codes in our data for Dawson County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Dawson County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Dawson County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $968 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Dawson County?
The median home build year in Dawson County is 1958. 80% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Dawson County compare to Montana?
Dawson County has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Montana state average of 65/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Dawson County, MT: HSS 66/100; 2 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/montana/dawson/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-montana-dawson,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Dawson County, MT: HSS 66/100; 2 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/montana/dawson/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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