COUNTY REPORT SD

Stanley County, South Dakota

1 ZIP code · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Spanning 1 ZIP code, Stanley County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.

How Stanley County Compares

Stanley County60/100
South Dakota avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Stanley County Compares

C
County Grade
60/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Stanley County scores 0 points above the South Dakota state average (60/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
60
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 57532
$175K
Median Home Value
$3,500
Avg Remediation (200% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 11.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,190, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.28% avg pipe failure probability

45% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1998
Median Build Year
45%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $3,190

Flood $2,800/yr
Wildfire $300/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

1,369 housing units in Stanley County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 36%

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 Stanley County

$175K
Median Home Value
$3,500
Est. Remediation Cost
2.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Stanley County residents

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Stanley County

1 ZIP code tracked in Stanley County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 57532 Fort Pierre 60 C 0 $175K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Stanley County

Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.

Overview

Stanley County in South Dakota covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Stanley County.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Stanley County?
Stanley 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 Stanley County?
Stanley 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 Stanley County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Stanley County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,190 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Stanley County?
The median home build year in Stanley County is 1998. 45% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Stanley County compare to South Dakota?
Stanley County has an average water safety score of 60/100, which is above the South Dakota state average of 60/100.

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