Barron County, Wisconsin
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Barron County's 16 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance — violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.
How Barron County Compares
How Barron County Compares
Barron County scores 6 points above the Wisconsin state average (66/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Barron County, Wisconsin
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $917, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.402% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
64.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Barron County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $917
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
25,254 housing units in Barron County
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 Barron County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Barron 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 Barron County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Barron County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Waterworks | 1,787 | 49 |
| 2 | Andersons Trailer Court | 95 | 49 |
| 3 | Red Cedar Valley Estates Mhp | 80 | 49 |
| 4 | Chetek Waterworks | 1,931 | 31 |
| 5 | Barron Light & Water Department | 3,423 | 27 |
16 total water systems serve Barron County.
All ZIP Codes in Barron County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Barron County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54829 | Cumberland | 83 | B | 0 | $215K |
| 2 | 54733 | Dallas | 82 | B | 13 (1 health) | $169K |
| 3 | 54812 | Barron | 82 | B | 2 | $164K |
| 4 | 54822 | Cameron | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | $223K |
| 5 | 54841 | Haugen | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) | $134K |
| 6 | 54868 | Rice Lake | 82 | B | 25 (1 health) | $199K |
| 7 | 54826 | Comstock | 81 | B | 4 | $230K |
| 8 | 54728 | Chetek | 78 | B | 7 (1 health) | $214K |
| 9 | 54004 | Clayton | 77 | B | 3 (1 health) | $235K |
| 10 | 54805 | Almena | 77 | B | 1 | $171K |
| 11 | 54763 | Ridgeland | 63 | C | 0 | $166K |
| 12 | 54813 | Barronett | 63 | C | 0 | $223K |
| 13 | 54762 | Prairie Farm | 53 | D | 0 | $173K |
| 14 | 54764 | Rock Falls | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 15 | 54818 | Brill | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 16 | 54870 | Sarona | 53 | D | 0 | $276K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Barron County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Barron County, Wisconsin
Overview
Barron County in Wisconsin covers 16 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
9 of 16 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.