Hill County, Montana
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Hill County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
If your home is in Hill County, the C grade is a cue to open your ZIP code's report, one of 7 here, and see which factors weigh on the score.
How Hill County Compares
How Hill County Compares
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hill County, Montana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 12.2%, diabetes 12.1%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $527, largest modeled factor: Water Lead
71% 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: $527
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,536 housing units in Hill 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 Hill County
Modeled remediation costs in Hill County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Hill County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Hill County ZIP codes
2 community water systems mapped to Hill County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Hill County
2 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Hill County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Hill County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59501 | Havre | 65 | C | 9 (2 health) | $202K |
| 2 | 59521 | Box Elder | — | — | $68K | |
| 3 | 59525 | Gildford | — | — | — | |
| 4 | 59528 | Hingham | — | — | $133K | |
| 5 | 59530 | Inverness | — | — | $141K | |
| 6 | 59532 | Kremlin | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 59540 | Rudyard | — | — | $100K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hill County
The mix of guides changes from county to county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71% of homes built before 1980
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hill County, Montana
Overview
Hill County in Montana covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100) across 1 scored records.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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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.