Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
1 ZIP code · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04
Within Oglala Lakota County, all 1 tracked ZIP code show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Oglala Lakota County Compares
How Oglala Lakota County Compares
Oglala Lakota County scores 28 points above the South Dakota state average (60/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 19.4 (asthma 15%, diabetes 21.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,440, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.39% avg pipe failure probability
74% 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: $1,440
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
160 housing units in Oglala Lakota County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Oglala Lakota County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Oglala Lakota County
1 ZIP code tracked in Oglala Lakota County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57716 | Batesland | 88 | A | 0 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Oglala Lakota County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 74% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Overview
Oglala Lakota County in South Dakota covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Oglala Lakota County.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Updated daily.