COUNTY REPORT SD

Potter County, South Dakota

4 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 4 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 4 tracked ZIP records scored
4
ZIP Codes
$117K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (102% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 13.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $730, driven primarily by water_lead

76% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1968
Median Build Year
76%
Pre-1978 Housing
51/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
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: $730

Water / Lead $275/yr
Water Infrastructure $275/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,734 housing units in Potter County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 18%
2000+ 17%

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 Potter County

$117K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Potter County

2 community water systems serving Potter County.

All ZIP Codes in Potter County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Potter County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 57442 Gettysburg 0 $133K
2 57450 Hoven 0 $127K
3 57455 Lebanon $73K
4 57475 Tolstoy 0 $108K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Potter County

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Overview

Potter County in South Dakota covers 4 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.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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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 Potter County?
Potter County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Potter County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Potter County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $730 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Potter County?
The median home build year in Potter County is 1968. 76% 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). Potter County, South Dakota Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-dakota/potter/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-south-dakota-potter,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Potter County, South Dakota Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-dakota/potter/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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