Meagher County, Montana
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Meagher County's 4 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Meagher County Compares
How Meagher County Compares
Meagher 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: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,018, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.42% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
70.3% 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: $1,018
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,980 housing units in Meagher 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 Meagher County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Meagher 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 Meagher 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 Meagher County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of White Sulphur Springs | 1,000 | 8 |
| 2 | Springdale Hutterite Colony | 87 | 8 |
| 3 | Wilsall Water District | 250 | 4 |
| 4 | Martinsdale Colony | 150 | 2 |
| 5 | Martinsdale Water and Sewer District | 75 | 2 |
All ZIP Codes in Meagher County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Meagher County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59053 | Martinsdale | 64 | C | 2 | $188K |
| 2 | 59086 | Wilsall | 62 | C | 4 (2 health) | $356K |
| 3 | 59645 | White Sulphur Springs | 62 | C | 8 | $283K |
| 4 | 59642 | Ringling | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Meagher County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Meagher County in Montana covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
3 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.