Richland County, Montana
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Richland County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Somewhere in the middle: that is where the composite score for Richland County lands, across 5 tracked ZIP codes.
How Richland County Compares
How Richland County Compares
Richland County scores 2 points above the Montana state average (65/100) and 6 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Richland County, Montana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.5 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 9.2%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $544, largest modeled factor: Flood
52% 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: $544
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,860 housing units in Richland County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Richland County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Richland County ZIP codes
1 community water system mapped to Richland County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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All ZIP Codes in Richland County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Richland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59270 | Sidney | 67 | C | 0 | $261K |
| 2 | 59217 | Crane | — | — | — | |
| 3 | 59221 | Fairview | — | — | $235K | |
| 4 | 59243 | Lambert | — | — | $312K | |
| 5 | 59262 | Savage | — | — | $273K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Richland County
Which guides appear depends on what the county data show.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52% of homes built before 1980
- 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
Overview
Richland County in Montana covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 1 scored records.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
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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.