COUNTY REPORT WI

Burnett County, Wisconsin

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

In recent assessments, Burnett County's 4 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Burnett County Compares

Burnett County81/100
Wisconsin avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Burnett County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Burnett County scores 15 points above the Wisconsin state average (66/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 54893 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 54872 (78/100)
$212K
Median Home Value
$1,675
Avg Remediation (79% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 15.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,800, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.332% avg pipe failure probability

57.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1979
Median Build Year
57.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
33%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $1,800

Flood $600/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

13,671 housing units in Burnett County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 24%

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 Burnett County

$212K
Median Home Value
$1,675
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Burnett County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Grantsburg Waterworks 1,460 3
2 Bistram Mobile Home Park 115 3
3 Danbury Sanitary District 286 2
4 Siren Waterworks 941 0
5 Webster Waterworks 652 0

All ZIP Codes in Burnett County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Burnett County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 54893 Webster 83 B 0 $213K
2 54830 Danbury 82 B 2 (1 health) $243K
3 54840 Grantsburg 82 B 3 $181K
4 54872 Siren 78 B 0 $211K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Burnett 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.

Overview

Burnett County in Wisconsin covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Burnett County?
Burnett County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Burnett County?
Burnett County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Burnett County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Burnett County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,800 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Burnett County?
The median home build year in Burnett County is 1979. 57.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Burnett County compare to Wisconsin?
Burnett County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 66/100.

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