COUNTY REPORT SD

Marshall County, South Dakota

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

Based on current EPA data, Marshall County's 7 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.

How Marshall County Compares

Marshall County61/100
South Dakota avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Marshall County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Marshall County scores 1 points above the South Dakota state average (60/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 57454 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 57432 (53/100)
$166K
Median Home Value
$2,486
Avg Remediation (150% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Marshall 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: 13.7 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 12.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $683, driven primarily by water_lead

Infrastructure: 0.427% avg pipe failure probability, 57% of ZIPs at high risk

78% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
78%
Pre-1978 Housing
43%
Pipe Failure Probability
57%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $683

Water / Lead $293/yr
Energy Code Gap $219/yr
Flood $171/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

2,481 housing units in Marshall County

Pre-1940 32%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 13%
2000+ 16%

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 Marshall County

$166K
Median Home Value
$2,486
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Marshall County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 BROWN-DAY-MARSHALL RWS 5,673 7
2 Eden 94 4
3 Britton 1,215 2
4 Peever 164 2
5 Sunset Colony 140 2

9 total water systems serve Marshall County.

All ZIP Codes in Marshall County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Marshall County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 57454 Langford 70 B 0 $181K
2 57430 Britton 69 C 2 $118K
3 57232 Eden 65 C 4 $289K
4 57270 Veblen 64 C 1 $89K
5 57247 Lake City 53 D 0 $237K
6 57421 Amherst 53 D 0
7 57432 Claremont 53 D 0 $151K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Marshall 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.

Overview

Marshall County in South Dakota covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).

3 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Marshall County?
Marshall County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Marshall County?
Marshall County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Marshall County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Marshall County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $683 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Marshall County?
The median home build year in Marshall County is 1978. 78% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Marshall County compare to South Dakota?
Marshall County has an average water safety score of 61/100, which is above the South Dakota state average of 60/100.

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