McKenzie County, North Dakota
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for McKenzie County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
For McKenzie County, the grade is neither top-tier nor bottom-tier; it summarizes data for 7 ZIP codes rather than measuring water at any home, and because it blends several sources, a middle result can come from very different mixes of strengths and weaknesses.
How McKenzie County Compares
How McKenzie 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: McKenzie 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: 12.2 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 9.6%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $323, largest modeled factor: Flood
21% 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: $323
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,175 housing units in McKenzie County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for McKenzie County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to McKenzie County ZIP codes
2 community water systems mapped to McKenzie County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
- C
- C
Systems with the most violations in McKenzie County
1 water system with violations in EPA records.
- C
All ZIP Codes in McKenzie County
7 ZIP codes tracked in McKenzie County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58634 | Grassy Butte | 67 | C | 0 | $242K |
| 2 | 58854 | Watford City | 66 | C | 1 | $388K |
| 3 | 58757 | Mandaree | — | — | $171K | |
| 4 | 58831 | Alexander | — | — | 0 | $384K |
| 5 | 58835 | Arnegard | — | — | 0 | $424K |
| 6 | 58838 | Cartwright | — | — | 0 | $250K |
| 7 | 58847 | Keene | — | — | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for McKenzie County
The mix of guides changes from county to county.
- 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
Overview
McKenzie County in North Dakota covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 2 scored records.
1 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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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.