Glacier County, Montana
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Spanning 4 ZIP codes, Glacier County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.
How Glacier County Compares
How Glacier County Compares
Glacier County scores 0 points above the Montana state average (55/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 14.6%, diabetes 15.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $990, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.388% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
69.3% 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: $990
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,344 housing units in Glacier 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 Glacier County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Glacier 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 Glacier 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 Glacier County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piegan Border Station | 94 | 5 |
| 2 | City of Cut Bank | 3,105 | 2 |
| 3 | Cut Bank North Water District | 478 | 2 |
| 4 | Glendale Colony | 150 | 2 |
| 5 | Horizon Colony | 150 | 2 |
6 total water systems serve Glacier County.
All ZIP Codes in Glacier County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Glacier County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59427 | Cut Bank | 64 | C | 2 | $161K |
| 2 | 59411 | Babb | 61 | C | 5 | $271K |
| 3 | 59417 | Browning | 53 | D | 0 | $129K |
| 4 | 59434 | East Glacier Park | 40 | D | 0 | $172K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Glacier County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Glacier County in Montana covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
2 of 4 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.