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
How Burnett County Compares
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
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
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: $1,800
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.