Hughes County, South Dakota
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Hughes County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Hughes County: 3 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Hughes County Compares
How Hughes County Compares
Hughes 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: 12.3 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 10.8%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,517, largest modeled factor: Flood
53% 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: $1,517
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,230 housing units in Hughes County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Hughes County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Hughes County ZIP codes
2 community water systems mapped to Hughes County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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All ZIP Codes in Hughes County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Hughes County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57501 | Pierre | 67 | C | 0 | $223K |
| 2 | 57522 | Blunt | 67 | C | 0 | $179K |
| 3 | 57536 | Harrold | 67 | C | 0 | $138K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hughes County
Nothing on this list means a problem exists in your own home: the matches are drawn from county- and ZIP-level records, so a guide shows up because of an area signal, and only testing at your tap describes a specific household.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53% 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
Hughes 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.