Codington County, South Dakota
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Codington County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Water systems across Codington County's 5 ZIP codes produce average compliance results overall - pockets with documented violations exist, and the variation between areas makes ZIP-level lookup the most useful tool for residents here.
How Codington County Compares
How Codington County Compares
Codington County scores 4 points below the South Dakota state average (69/100) and 8 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 Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Codington County, South Dakota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 12.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,352, driven primarily by flood
67.8% 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
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: $1,352
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,168 housing units in Codington 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 Codington County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Codington 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 Codington County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Codington County
4 community water systems serving Codington County.
- C
- C
- C
- C
Systems with the most violations in Codington County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
All ZIP Codes in Codington County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Codington County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57201 | Watertown | 65 | C | 4 | $224K |
| 2 | 57263 | South Shore | 65 | C | 4 | $102K |
| 3 | 57235 | Florence | — | — | 3 | $224K |
| 4 | 57243 | Henry | — | — | 3 | $117K |
| 5 | 57245 | Kranzburg | — | — | $124K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Codington County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.8% of homes built before 1978
- 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
Codington County in South Dakota covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100) across 2 scored records.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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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.