COUNTY REPORT SD

Charles Mix County, South 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
$139K
Median Home Value
$2,086
Avg Remediation (150% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Charles Mix County, South 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: 15.6 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 15.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $814, driven primarily by water_lead

74% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
74%
Pre-1978 Housing
49/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
71%
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: $814

Water / Lead $271/yr
Water Infrastructure $221/yr
Flood $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,741 housing units in Charles Mix County

Pre-1940 30%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 18%
2000+ 15%

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 Charles Mix County

$139K
Median Home Value
$2,086
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Charles Mix 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 Charles Mix County residents

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Charles Mix County

2 community water systems serving Charles Mix County.

All ZIP Codes in Charles Mix County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Charles Mix County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 57329 Dante 0 $124K
2 57342 Geddes 0 $117K
3 57356 Lake Andes 0 $114K
4 57361 Marty
5 57367 Pickstown $275K
6 57369 Platte 0 $226K
7 57380 Wagner 0 $154K

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Overview

Charles Mix County in South 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 5 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 Charles Mix County?
Charles Mix County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Charles Mix County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Charles Mix County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $814 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Charles Mix County?
The median home build year in Charles Mix County is 1978. 74% 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). Charles Mix County, South Dakota Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-dakota/charles-mix/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-south-dakota-charles-mix,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Charles Mix County, South Dakota Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-dakota/charles-mix/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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