Burke County, North Dakota
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Burke County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Burke County: 6 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Burke County Compares
How Burke County Compares
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: Burke 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: 13.2 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 11.1%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $432, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap
73% 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: $432
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,424 housing units in Burke 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 Burke County
Modeled remediation costs in Burke County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Burke County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Burke County ZIP codes
1 community water system mapped to Burke County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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All ZIP Codes in Burke County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Burke County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58727 | Columbus | 67 | C | 0 | $258K |
| 2 | 58721 | Bowbells | — | — | 0 | $137K |
| 3 | 58737 | Flaxton | — | — | 0 | — |
| 4 | 58752 | Lignite | — | — | 0 | $123K |
| 5 | 58772 | Portal | — | — | $79K | |
| 6 | 58773 | Powers Lake | — | — | 0 | $255K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Burke County
When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 73% of homes built before 1980
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Burke County, North Dakota
Overview
Burke County in North Dakota covers 6 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 5 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.