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Wells County, North Dakota

7 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored
7
ZIP Codes
$113K
Median Home Value
$1,571
Avg Remediation (140% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Wells County, North Dakota

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $920, driven primarily by water_lead

84.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Wells County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
1 (1 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
1 (1 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1954
Median Build Year
84.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
55/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $920

Water / Lead $364/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water Infrastructure $257/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

2,438 housing units in Wells County

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 23%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 8%

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 Wells County

$113K
Median Home Value
$1,571
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Wells County

3 community water systems serving Wells County.

All ZIP Codes in Wells County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Wells County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 58341 Harvey 0 $132K
2 58418 Bowdon 0 $81K
3 58422 Cathay 0 $164K
4 58423 Chaseley $152K
5 58438 Fessenden 0 $79K
6 58451 Hurdsfield 0 $113K
7 58486 Sykeston 0 $97K

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Overview

Wells County in North Dakota covers 7 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Wells County?
Wells County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Wells County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Wells County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $920 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Wells County?
The median home build year in Wells County is 1954. 84.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Wells County, North Dakota Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-dakota/wells/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Wells County, North Dakota Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-dakota/wells/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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