COUNTY REPORT MT

Lincoln County, Montana

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Lincoln County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Somewhere in the middle: that is where the composite score for Lincoln County lands, across 7 tracked ZIP codes.

How Lincoln County Compares

Lincoln County57/100
Montana avg65/100
National avg73/100

How Lincoln County Compares

C
County Grade
57/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Lincoln County scores 8 points below the Montana state average (65/100) and 16 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
57
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 59923 (57/100)
Lowest ZIP: 59923 (57/100)
$283K
Median Home Value
$600
Avg Remediation (0.21% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Lincoln County, Montana

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 14%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $759, largest modeled factor: Flood

49% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
49%
Pre-1980 Housing
40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
29%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $759

Flood $600/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

10,993 housing units in Lincoln County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 26%

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 Lincoln County

$283K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County residents

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Lincoln County ZIP codes

2 community water systems mapped to Lincoln County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Lincoln County

1 water system with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Lincoln County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 59923 Libby 57 C 25 (4 health) $241K
2 59917 Eureka — — 0 $295K
3 59918 Fortine — — $287K
4 59930 Rexford — — 0 $252K
5 59933 Stryker — — —
6 59934 Trego — — $302K
7 59935 Troy — — $279K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Lincoln County

The mix of guides changes from county to county.

Overview

Lincoln County in Montana covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100) across 1 scored records.

1 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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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 Lincoln County?
Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
We map 2 public water systems to 7 ZIP codes in our data for Lincoln County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lincoln County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Lincoln County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $759 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Lincoln County?
The median home build year in Lincoln County is 1984. 49% 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 Lincoln County compare to Montana?
Lincoln County has an average Home Safety Score of 57/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Montana state average of 65/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Lincoln County, MT: HSS 57/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/montana/lincoln/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-montana-lincoln,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lincoln County, MT: HSS 57/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/montana/lincoln/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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