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:
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Benson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,963
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
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
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
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 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Benson County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 82% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Benson County, North Dakota
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
- 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.