Mercer County, North Dakota
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Mercer County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
The systems supplying Mercer County's 5 ZIP codes vary in performance - most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Mercer County Compares
How Mercer County Compares
Mercer County scores 0 points above the North Dakota state average (67/100) and 6 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Mercer 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: 14.2 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $872, driven primarily by flood
68.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $872
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,019 housing units in Mercer 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 Mercer County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Mercer 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 Mercer County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Mercer County
1 community water system serving Mercer County.
- C
All ZIP Codes in Mercer County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Mercer County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58523 | Beulah | 67 | C | 0 | $200K |
| 2 | 58532 | Driscoll | — | — | $213K | |
| 3 | 58541 | Golden Valley | — | — | $232K | |
| 4 | 58571 | Stanton | — | — | $119K | |
| 5 | 58580 | Zap | — | — | $252K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Mercer County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.8% of homes built before 1978
- 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
Mercer County in North Dakota covers 5 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 1 ZIP code 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.