COUNTY REPORT ND

Oliver County, North Dakota

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Water systems across Oliver County's 2 ZIP codes produce average compliance results overall — pockets with documented violations exist, and the variation between areas makes ZIP-level lookup the most useful tool for residents here.

How Oliver County Compares

Oliver County69/100
North Dakota avg56/100
National avg68/100

How Oliver County Compares

C
County Grade
69/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Oliver County scores 13 points above the North Dakota state average (56/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
69
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 58545 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 58530 (67/100)
$198K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Avg Remediation (121% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 11.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $640, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.39% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

69.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
69.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
39%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
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: $640

Flood $400/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

2,374 housing units in Oliver County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 37%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 16%

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 Oliver County

$198K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Oliver County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Oliver County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 58545 Hazen 70 B 0 $208K
2 58530 Center 67 C 3 $187K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Oliver County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Oliver County in North Dakota covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).

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

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Oliver County?
Oliver 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 Oliver County?
Oliver County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Oliver County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Oliver County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $640 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Oliver County?
The median home build year in Oliver County is 1972. 69.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Oliver County compare to North Dakota?
Oliver County has an average water safety score of 69/100, which is above the North Dakota state average of 56/100.

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