COUNTY REPORT SD

Lawrence County, South Dakota

7 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 7 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 7 tracked ZIP records scored
7
ZIP Codes
$286K
Median Home Value
$1,171
Avg Remediation (41% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Lawrence County, South Dakota

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13 (asthma 10%, diabetes 11.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $996, driven primarily by flood

55.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2024
1 (1 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2024 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 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
55.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
39/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
43%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $996

Flood $600/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $142/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

13,862 housing units in Lawrence County

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 29%

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 Lawrence County

$286K
Median Home Value
$1,171
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Lawrence County

8 community water systems serving Lawrence County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Lawrence County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Lawrence County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 57732 Deadwood 0 $279K
2 57754 Lead 0 $220K
3 57759 Nemo $474K
4 57779 Saint Onge $241K
5 57783 Spearfish 7 (1 health) $332K
6 57793 Whitewood 2 $293K
7 57799 Spearfish

Recommended Buyer Guides for Lawrence County

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Overview

Lawrence County in South Dakota covers 7 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.

2 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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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 Lawrence County?
Lawrence County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lawrence County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lawrence County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $996 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lawrence County?
The median home build year in Lawrence County is 1978. 55.7% 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). Lawrence County, South Dakota Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-dakota/lawrence/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lawrence County, South Dakota Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-dakota/lawrence/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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