COUNTY REPORT SD

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

Oglala Lakota County88/100
South Dakota avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Oglala Lakota County Compares

A
County Grade
88/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

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

A
County Grade
88
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 57716
$400
Avg Remediation

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

Asthma 15% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 21.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 47% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
74%
Pre-1978 Housing
39%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $1,440

Wildfire $1,200/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

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

Pre-1940 19%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 38%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Oglala Lakota County residents

Asthma 15% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 21.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 47% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Oglala Lakota County?
Oglala Lakota County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Oglala Lakota County?
Oglala Lakota County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Oglala Lakota County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Oglala Lakota County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,440 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Oglala Lakota County?
The median home build year in Oglala Lakota County is 1975. 74% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Oglala Lakota County compare to South Dakota?
Oglala Lakota County has an average water safety score of 88/100, which is above the South Dakota state average of 60/100.

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