Hughes County, South Dakota
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Hughes County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
The systems supplying Hughes County's 3 ZIP codes vary in performance - most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
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 Last verified:
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.3 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 10.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,667, driven primarily by flood
67.3% 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: $1,667
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).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Hughes County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hughes 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 Hughes County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Hughes County
2 community water systems serving Hughes County.
- C
- C
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
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.3% 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
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.