COUNTY REPORT ND

Stutsman County, North Dakota

16 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

The systems supplying Stutsman County's 16 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.

How Stutsman County Compares

Stutsman County56/100
North Dakota avg56/100
National avg68/100

How Stutsman County Compares

C
County Grade
56/100
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Stutsman County scores 0 points above the North Dakota state average (56/100) and 12 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
56
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 58424 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 58497 (40/100)
$154K
Median Home Value
$1,931
Avg Remediation (126% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Stutsman 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: 13.5 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 11.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $764, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.414% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk

77.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1969
Median Build Year
77.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
Pipe Failure Probability
67%
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: $764

Flood $300/yr
Water / Lead $256/yr
Energy Code Gap $208/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,974 housing units in Stutsman County

Pre-1940 15%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 34%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 17%

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 Stutsman County

$154K
Median Home Value
$1,931
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.6% (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 Stutsman County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Stutsman Rural Water District 5,550 6
2 Southeast Wud (west) 1,275 4
3 City of Jud 72 4
4 City of Kensal 163 2
5 City of Jamestown 15,427 0

11 total water systems serve Stutsman County.

All ZIP Codes in Stutsman County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Stutsman County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 58424 Cleveland 70 B 0 $289K
2 58467 Medina 70 B 0 $86K
3 58472 Montpelier 70 B 0 $188K
4 58496 Woodworth 70 B 0 $180K
5 58483 Streeter 66 C 0 $86K
6 58454 Jud 65 C 4 $108K
7 58402 Jamestown 63 C 0
8 58405 Jamestown 56 C 0
9 58455 Kensal 54 D 2 (1 health) $127K
10 58401 Jamestown 53 D 0 $208K
11 58476 Pingree 53 D 0 $117K
12 58481 Spiritwood 53 D 0 $233K
13 58420 Buchanan 40 D 0 $248K
14 58475 Pettibone 40 D 0 $27K
15 58487 Tappen 40 D 0 $59K
16 58497 Ypsilanti 40 D 0 $280K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Stutsman County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Stutsman County in North Dakota covers 16 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100).

2 of 16 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Stutsman County?
Stutsman 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 Stutsman County?
Stutsman County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Stutsman County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Stutsman County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $764 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Stutsman County?
The median home build year in Stutsman County is 1969. 77.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Stutsman County compare to North Dakota?
Stutsman County has an average water safety score of 56/100, which is above the North Dakota state average of 56/100.

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