Pierce County, North Dakota
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 2 ZIP codes in Pierce County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Pierce County Compares
How Pierce County Compares
Pierce County scores 1 points below the North Dakota state average (56/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 12.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $680, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.43% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
77% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $680
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,750 housing units in Pierce 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 Pierce County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pierce 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 Pierce County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Pierce County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Pierce County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58368 | Rugby | 69 | C | 2 | $151K |
| 2 | 58313 | Balta | 40 | D | 0 | $84K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pierce County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 77% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Pierce County in North Dakota covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.