Hand County, South Dakota
1 ZIP code · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Hand: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Hand County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 1 of it tracked ZIP codes.
How Hand County Compares
How Hand County Compares
Hand County scores 10 points above the South Dakota state average (60/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 11.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $770, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.4% avg pipe failure probability
78% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $770
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,055 housing units in Hand 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 Hand County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Hand County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Hand County
5 community water systems serving Hand County.
- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Hand County
1 ZIP code tracked in Hand County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57362 | Miller | 70 | B | 0 | $148K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hand County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 78% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Hand County in South Dakota covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Hand County as of the latest reporting period.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.