COUNTY REPORT ND

Griggs County, North Dakota

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

For most households in Griggs County, the 6 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.

How Griggs County Compares

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

How Griggs County Compares

C
County Grade
58/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Griggs 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: 2026-06-04

C
County Grade
58
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 58212 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 58484 (40/100)
$120K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Avg Remediation (133% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Griggs 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: 14.2 (asthma 9.4%, diabetes 12.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $570, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.453% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

89% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1956
Median Build Year
89%
Pre-1978 Housing
45%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
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: $570

Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $233/yr
Flood $67/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,593 housing units in Griggs County

Pre-1940 34%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 11%
2000+ 6%

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 Griggs County

$120K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Griggs 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 Griggs County residents

Asthma 9.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.8% (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 Griggs County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Binford 183 2
2 City of Hannaford 131 2
3 EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL WD-GF 5,995 0
4 TRI-COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 2,501 0
5 City of Aneta 222 0

6 total water systems serve Griggs County.

All ZIP Codes in Griggs County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Griggs County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 58212 Aneta 70 B 0
2 58425 Cooperstown 70 B 0 $133K
3 58416 Binford 65 C 2 $120K
4 58448 Hannaford 65 C 2 $120K
5 58452 Jessie 40 D 0
6 58484 Sutton 40 D 0 $84K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Griggs County

Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.

Overview

Griggs County in North Dakota covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).

2 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Griggs County?
Griggs 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 Griggs County?
Griggs County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Griggs County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Griggs County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $570 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Griggs County?
The median home build year in Griggs County is 1956. 89% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Griggs County compare to North Dakota?
Griggs 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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