Missoula County, Montana
18 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Missoula County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Missoula County receives a C, the middle grade on the A-F scale, with 18 ZIP codes tracked.
How Missoula County Compares
How Missoula 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: Missoula County, Montana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 10.5 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 8.3%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $980, largest modeled factor: Flood
46% 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: $980
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
59,479 housing units in Missoula 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 Missoula County
Modeled remediation costs in Missoula 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 Missoula County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Missoula County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Missoula County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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17 water systems mapped to Missoula County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Missoula County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Missoula County
18 ZIP codes tracked in Missoula County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59812 | Missoula | 67 | C | 0 | — |
| 2 | 59834 | Frenchtown | 67 | C | 0 | $400K |
| 3 | 59802 | Missoula | 66 | C | 2 | $420K |
| 4 | 59803 | Missoula | 66 | C | 2 | $493K |
| 5 | 59801 | Missoula | 65 | C | 1 | $393K |
| 6 | 59808 | Missoula | 60 | C | 21 | $420K |
| 7 | 59804 | Missoula | — | — | 4 | $507K |
| 8 | 59806 | Missoula | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 59807 | Missoula | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 59820 | Alberton | — | — | $332K | |
| 11 | 59823 | Bonner | — | — | 0 | $466K |
| 12 | 59826 | Condon | — | — | $492K | |
| 13 | 59833 | Florence | — | — | 2 | $487K |
| 14 | 59846 | Huson | — | — | $398K | |
| 15 | 59847 | Lolo | — | — | 2 | $367K |
| 16 | 59851 | Milltown | — | — | $362K | |
| 17 | 59864 | Ronan | — | — | 10 (2 health) | $272K |
| 18 | 59868 | Seeley Lake | — | — | $287K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Missoula County
Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Missoula County, Montana
Overview
Missoula County in Montana covers 18 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100) across 6 scored records.
8 of 11 ZIP codes 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.