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Benson County, North Dakota

12 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 12 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 12 tracked ZIP records scored
12
ZIP Codes
$83K
Median Home Value
$2,325
Avg Remediation (279% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Benson County, North Dakota

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 12.4%, diabetes 15.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,963, driven primarily by flood

82% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Benson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
2 (2 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43.3% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1966
Median Build Year
82%
Pre-1978 Housing
55/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
92%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,963

Flood $1,267/yr
Water Infrastructure $275/yr
Water / Lead $263/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

2,412 housing units in Benson County

Pre-1940 19%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 41%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 10%

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 Benson County

$83K
Median Home Value
$2,325
Est. Remediation Cost
2.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

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 Benson County residents

Asthma 12.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Benson County

2 community water systems serving Benson County.

All ZIP Codes in Benson County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Benson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 58325 Churchs Ferry 0
2 58332 Esmond 0 $82K
3 58335 Fort Totten 0 $37K
4 58343 Knox $216K
5 58346 Leeds 0 $88K
6 58348 Maddock 0 $77K
7 58351 Minnewaukan 0 $106K
8 58357 Oberon 0 $52K
9 58370 Saint Michael 0 $83K
10 58379 Tokio
11 58381 Warwick 0 $223K
12 58386 York 0

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Overview

Benson County in North Dakota covers 12 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Benson County?
Benson County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Benson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Benson County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,963 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Benson County?
The median home build year in Benson County is 1966. 82% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Benson County, North Dakota Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-dakota/benson/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-north-dakota-benson,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Benson County, North Dakota Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-dakota/benson/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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