Chippewa County, Wisconsin
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Chippewa County's 11 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Chippewa County Compares
How Chippewa County Compares
Chippewa County scores 4 points above the Wisconsin state average (66/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 11.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $680, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.389% avg pipe failure probability, 30% of ZIPs at high risk
61.9% 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: $680
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
28,860 housing units in Chippewa 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 Chippewa County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Chippewa 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 Chippewa 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 Chippewa County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chippewa Falls Waterworks | 13,375 | 26 |
| 2 | Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of | 6,701 | 26 |
| 3 | Hoffmanns Wissota Court | 126 | 26 |
| 4 | Lafayette Court | 78 | 26 |
| 5 | Bonnie Vale Park 1 | 70 | 26 |
14 total water systems serve Chippewa County.
All ZIP Codes in Chippewa County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Chippewa County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54726 | Boyd | 83 | B | 1 | $177K |
| 2 | 54727 | Cadott | 83 | B | 0 | $209K |
| 3 | 54757 | New Auburn | 83 | B | 1 | $216K |
| 4 | 54768 | Stanley | 83 | B | 1 | $190K |
| 5 | 54732 | Cornell | 74 | B | 1 | $173K |
| 6 | 54774 | Chippewa Falls | 73 | B | 13 (2 health) | — |
| 7 | 54729 | Chippewa Falls | 70 | B | 13 (2 health) | $264K |
| 8 | 54748 | Jim Falls | 63 | C | 0 | $222K |
| 9 | 54724 | Bloomer | 57 | C | 4 (1 health) | $231K |
| 10 | 54745 | Holcombe | 53 | D | 0 | $227K |
| 11 | 54765 | Sand Creek | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Chippewa County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Overview
Chippewa County in Wisconsin covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
7 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 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.