Deer Lodge County, Montana
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Based on current EPA data, Deer Lodge County's 2 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Deer Lodge County Compares
How Deer Lodge County Compares
Deer Lodge County scores 2 points above the Montana state average (55/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,485, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.555% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
90.5% 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: $1,485
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,072 housing units in Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana State Hospital Complex | 721 | 9 |
| 2 | Anaconda Water Department | 6,750 | 8 |
| 3 | Butte Silverbow Water Department | 33,000 | 8 |
| 4 | Fairmont Hot Springs Resort | 1,965 | 8 |
| 5 | Anaconda Ccc | 290 | 8 |
7 total water systems serve Deer Lodge County.
All ZIP Codes in Deer Lodge County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Deer Lodge County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59711 | Anaconda | 59 | C | 8 | $216K |
| 2 | 59756 | Warm Springs | 54 | D | 9 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Deer Lodge County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 90.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Deer Lodge County in Montana covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
2 of 2 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)
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