COUNTY REPORT ND

Cass County, North Dakota

37 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Although much of Cass County meets baseline standards, some of its 37 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.

How Cass County Compares

Cass County58/100
North Dakota avg56/100
National avg68/100

How Cass County Compares

C
County Grade
58/100
Avg Safety Score
37
ZIP Codes
30
Water Systems

Cass County scores 2 points above the North Dakota state average (56/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
58
Avg Safety Score
37
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 58105 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 58065 (40/100)
$251K
Median Home Value
$2,127
Avg Remediation (85% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Cass County, North Dakota

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

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 10.6 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 8.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,042, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.385% avg pipe failure probability, 39% of ZIPs at high risk

66.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
66.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
39%
Pipe Failure Probability
39%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,042

Flood $735/yr
Water / Lead $161/yr
Energy Code Gap $146/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

86,704 housing units in Cass County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 39%

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 Cass County

$251K
Median Home Value
$2,127
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cass County, representing a small fraction of property value.

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 Cass County residents

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Cass County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Amenia 94 4
2 EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL WD-GF 5,995 4
3 City of Grandin 173 4
4 City of Davenport 252 3
5 HUNTER CITY OF 261 3

30 total water systems serve Cass County.

All ZIP Codes in Cass County

37 ZIP codes tracked in Cass County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 58105 Fargo 70 B 0
2 58108 Fargo 70 B 0
3 58109 Fargo 70 B 0
4 58121 Fargo 70 B 0
5 58124 Fargo 70 B 0
6 58004 Amenia 68 C 4 $177K
7 58048 Hunter 67 C 3 $167K
8 58064 Page 66 C 0 $261K
9 58071 Tower City 66 C 0 $192K
10 58106 Fargo 66 C 0
11 58122 Fargo 66 C 0
12 58125 Fargo 66 C 0
13 58126 Fargo 66 C 0
14 58059 Mapleton 65 C 0 $293K
15 58107 Fargo 65 C 0
16 58021 Davenport 64 C 3 (1 health) $242K
17 58036 Gardner 64 C 3 $277K
18 58038 Grandin 63 C 4 $188K
19 58011 Buffalo 62 C 2 $235K
20 58040 Gwinner 62 C 0 $179K
21 58005 Argusville 60 C 0 $366K
22 58051 Kindred 60 C 0 $319K
23 58102 Fargo 55 C 0 $236K
24 58103 Fargo 55 C 0 $239K
25 58052 Leonard 53 D 0 $228K
26 58079 Wheatland 53 D 0 $290K
27 58012 Casselton 52 D 0 $308K
28 58047 Horace 52 D 3 $418K
29 58042 Harwood 51 D 1 $334K
30 58006 Arthur 50 D 0 $241K
31 58104 Fargo 50 D 0 $346K
32 58078 West Fargo 47 D 0 $303K
33 58002 Absaraka 40 D 0
34 58007 Ayr 40 D 0 $300K
35 58029 Erie 40 D 0 $417K
36 58035 Galesburg 40 D 0 $238K
37 58065 Pillsbury 40 D 0 $163K

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Overview

Cass County in North Dakota covers 37 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).

8 of 37 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cass County?
Cass County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Cass County?
Cass County is served by 30 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 37 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cass County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cass County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,042 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cass County?
The median home build year in Cass County is 1974. 66.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cass County compare to North Dakota?
Cass County has an average water safety score of 58/100, which is above the North Dakota state average of 56/100.

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