Wibaux County, Montana
1 ZIP code · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Recent monitoring in Wibaux County's 1 ZIP code shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Wibaux County Compares
How Wibaux County Compares
Wibaux County scores 14 points above the Montana state average (55/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 11%, diabetes 11.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,250, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.48% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
73% 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: $1,250
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
609 housing units in Wibaux 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 Wibaux County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Wibaux County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Wibaux County
1 ZIP code tracked in Wibaux County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59353 | Wibaux | 69 | C | 17 (1 health) | $94K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wibaux County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 73% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Wibaux County in Montana covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.