Clay County, South Dakota
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Clay County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
For Clay County, the grade is neither top-tier nor bottom-tier; it summarizes data for 3 ZIP codes rather than measuring water at any home, and because it blends several sources, a middle result can come from very different mixes of strengths and weaknesses.
How Clay County Compares
How Clay County Compares
Clay County scores 2 points below the South Dakota state average (69/100) and 6 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 10.7 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 8.1%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $710, largest modeled factor: Flood
55% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $710
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,856 housing units in Clay County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Clay County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Clay County ZIP codes
3 community water systems mapped to Clay County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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- C
- C
All ZIP Codes in Clay County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Clay County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57010 | Burbank | 67 | C | 0 | $222K |
| 2 | 57069 | Vermillion | 67 | C | 0 | $226K |
| 3 | 57073 | Wakonda | 67 | C | 0 | $114K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clay County
These buyer guides are matched by rule rather than by hand - a PFAS record adds a PFAS filter guide, a lead action-level exceedance adds lead filter guides, a high share of pre-1978 homes adds lead paint test kits, EPA Radon Zone 1 add radon kits, and a top flood or wildfire risk adds related equipment.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55% of homes built before 1980
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Clay County in South Dakota covers 3 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 3 scored records.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.