COUNTY REPORT WI

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Trempealeau County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 11 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.

How Trempealeau County Compares

Trempealeau County74/100
Wisconsin avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Trempealeau County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Trempealeau County scores 8 points above the Wisconsin state average (66/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 54758 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 54625 (55/100)
$207K
Median Home Value
$2,413
Avg Remediation (117% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Trempealeau 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: 14 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 12.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $990, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.381% avg pipe failure probability, 18% of ZIPs at high risk

64.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
64.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
18%
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: $990

Flood $455/yr
Energy Code Gap $319/yr
Water / Lead $136/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

13,762 housing units in Trempealeau County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 21%

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 Trempealeau County

$207K
Median Home Value
$2,413
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.3% (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 Trempealeau County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Galesville Waterworks 1,679 14
2 Country Road Estates 120 14
3 Arcadia Waterworks 3,737 9
4 Dodge Sanitary District 1 120 8
5 Ettrick Waterworks 536 5

13 total water systems serve Trempealeau County.

All ZIP Codes in Trempealeau County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Trempealeau County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 54758 Osseo 83 B 0 $210K
2 54760 Pigeon Falls 83 B 1 $207K
3 54627 Ettrick 81 B 5 $217K
4 54770 Strum 81 B 1 $213K
5 54773 Whitehall 79 B 4 (1 health) $166K
6 54612 Arcadia 78 B 0 $190K
7 54616 Blair 77 B 1 (1 health) $171K
8 54661 Trempealeau 73 B 0 $252K
9 54747 Independence 70 B 0 $176K
10 54630 Galesville 57 C 9 (1 health) $262K
11 54625 Dodge 55 C 8 (3 health) $182K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Trempealeau County

Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.

Overview

Trempealeau County in Wisconsin covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).

7 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Trempealeau County?
Trempealeau County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 11 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Trempealeau County?
Trempealeau County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Trempealeau County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Trempealeau County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $990 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Trempealeau County?
The median home build year in Trempealeau County is 1975. 64.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Trempealeau County compare to Wisconsin?
Trempealeau County has an average water safety score of 74/100, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 66/100.

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