COUNTY REPORT SD

Edmunds County, South Dakota

4 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 4 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 4 tracked ZIP records scored
4
ZIP Codes
$96K
Median Home Value
$1,875
Avg Remediation (195% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $875, driven primarily by water_lead

78.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
1 (1 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 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 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1947
Median Build Year
78.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
49/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
75%
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: $875

Water / Lead $275/yr
Water Infrastructure $275/yr
Energy Code Gap $225/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,932 housing units in Edmunds County

Pre-1940 26%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 12%

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 Edmunds County

$96K
Median Home Value
$1,875
Est. Remediation Cost
2.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Edmunds County

1 community water system serving Edmunds County.

All ZIP Codes in Edmunds County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Edmunds County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 57428 Bowdle 0 $114K
2 57448 Hosmer 0 $57K
3 57451 Ipswich 0 $221K
4 57471 Roscoe 0 $78K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Edmunds County

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Overview

Edmunds County in South Dakota covers 4 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 4 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 Edmunds County?
Edmunds County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Edmunds County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Edmunds County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $875 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Edmunds County?
The median home build year in Edmunds County is 1947. 78.8% 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). Edmunds County, South Dakota Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-dakota/edmunds/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Edmunds County, South Dakota Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-dakota/edmunds/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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