Dickey County, North Dakota
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Dickey County shows moderate water quality across its 4 ZIP codes — some areas carry violations worth monitoring.
How Dickey County Compares
How Dickey County Compares
Dickey County scores 9 points above the North Dakota state average (56/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 11.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $600, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.465% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
75% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Dickey County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $600
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,351 housing units in Dickey 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 Dickey County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dickey 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 Dickey County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Dickey County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast Wud (west) | 1,275 | 21 |
| 2 | City of Forbes | 53 | 17 |
| 3 | Maple River Hutterian Association | 140 | 2 |
| 4 | City of Fullerton | 54 | 2 |
| 5 | City of Ellendale | 1,394 | 1 |
7 total water systems serve Dickey County.
All ZIP Codes in Dickey County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Dickey County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58474 | Oakes | 68 | C | 1 | $166K |
| 2 | 58436 | Ellendale | 66 | C | 1 (1 health) | $177K |
| 3 | 58441 | Fullerton | 64 | C | 2 | $153K |
| 4 | 58439 | Forbes | 61 | C | 17 (1 health) | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dickey County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 75% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Dickey County in North Dakota covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
4 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.
← Back to North Dakota water quality report
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.