Price County, Wisconsin
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Price County earns a high water safety grade — 6 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Price County Compares
How Price County Compares
Price County scores 10 points above the Wisconsin state average (66/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Price County, Wisconsin
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 14.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $567, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.375% avg pipe failure probability
61% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Price County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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: $567
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,379 housing units in Price 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 Price County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Price 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 Price 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 Price County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillips Waterworks | 1,473 | 5 |
| 2 | Hilly Haven Llc | 45 | 5 |
| 3 | Hawkins Waterworks | 333 | 4 |
| 4 | Fifield Sanitary District | 300 | 3 |
| 5 | PRENTICE WATERWORKS | 660 | 2 |
6 total water systems serve Price County.
All ZIP Codes in Price County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Price County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54552 | Park Falls | 83 | B | 0 | $128K |
| 2 | 54537 | Kennan | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) | $113K |
| 3 | 54556 | Prentice | 82 | B | 2 | $128K |
| 4 | 54524 | Fifield | 79 | B | 3 | $160K |
| 5 | 54555 | Phillips | 77 | B | 5 (2 health) | $173K |
| 6 | 54513 | Brantwood | 53 | D | 0 | $177K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Price County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Price County, Wisconsin
Overview
Price County in Wisconsin covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
4 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.