Adams County, North Dakota
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Monitoring figures for Adams County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 2 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Adams County Compares
How Adams County Compares
Adams County scores 3 points above the North Dakota state average (56/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10%, diabetes 14.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $770, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.435% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
79% 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: $770
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,254 housing units in Adams 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 Adams 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 Adams County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Adams County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Adams County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58639 | Hettinger | 62 | C | 0 | $117K |
| 2 | 58649 | Reeder | 55 | C | 0 | $57K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Adams County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 79% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Adams County in North Dakota covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Adams County.
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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.