COUNTY REPORT WI

Grant County, Wisconsin

20 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Safe water is the norm for most of Grant County's 20 ZIP codes — but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.

How Grant County Compares

Grant County64/100
Wisconsin avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Grant County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
20
ZIP Codes
27
Water Systems

Grant County scores 2 points below the Wisconsin state average (66/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
20
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 53813 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 53810 (53/100)
$183K
Median Home Value
$2,025
Avg Remediation (111% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Grant County, Wisconsin

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 11%, diabetes 11.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $936, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.405% avg pipe failure probability, 42% of ZIPs at high risk

68.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Grant County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
4 (4 health)
2023
4 (4 health)
2024
14 (14 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 14 violations. Past 5 years: 24 total (24 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
68.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
Pipe Failure Probability
42%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $936

Energy Code Gap $378/yr
Flood $270/yr
Water / Lead $208/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

21,601 housing units in Grant County

Pre-1940 24%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 20%
2000+ 17%

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 Grant County

$183K
Median Home Value
$2,025
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.9% (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 Grant County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Cuba City Waterworks 2,141 45
2 Oak Park Community 90 34
3 Dickeyville Waterworks 1,069 27
4 Hazel Green Waterworks 1,193 25
5 Stateline Mobile Home Park 37 23

27 total water systems serve Grant County.

All ZIP Codes in Grant County

20 ZIP codes tracked in Grant County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 53813 Lancaster 70 B 1 $205K
2 53807 Cuba City 69 C 2 (1 health) $210K
3 53808 Dickeyville 68 C 16 (2 health) $183K
4 53820 Potosi 68 C 9 (2 health) $204K
5 53554 Livingston 66 C 0 $166K
6 53809 Fennimore 66 C 1 $183K
7 53811 Hazel Green 66 C 23 (4 health) $219K
8 53817 Patch Grove 66 C 0 $140K
9 53824 Sinsinawa 66 C 0
10 53804 Bloomington 65 C 2 $164K
11 53805 Boscobel 65 C 1 $147K
12 53812 Kieler 65 C 2 (1 health) $195K
13 53816 Mount Hope 65 C 2 (1 health) $208K
14 53569 Montfort 64 C 5 (2 health) $198K
15 53801 Bagley 64 C 2 $128K
16 53806 Cassville 64 C 5 (1 health) $145K
17 53825 Stitzer 60 C 4 (2 health) $144K
18 53818 Platteville 54 D 18 (2 health) $214K
19 53802 Beetown 53 D 0 $206K
20 53810 Glen Haven 53 D 0 $152K

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Overview

Grant County in Wisconsin covers 20 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).

15 of 20 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 18 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Grant County?
Grant 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 Grant County?
Grant County is served by 27 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 20 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Grant County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Grant County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $936 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Grant County?
The median home build year in Grant County is 1975. 68.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Grant County compare to Wisconsin?
Grant County has an average water safety score of 64/100, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 66/100.

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