Cedar Rapids, IA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
14 ZIP codes · 33 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 14 ZIP codes across Cedar Rapids, IA. The area averages a grade C (65/100); 3 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Cedar Rapids, IA. We compared 14 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (65/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 6 | 100% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Cedar Rapids ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52401 | 67 | C | 0 | 0.0016 mg/L |
| 2 | 52402 | 67 | C | 0 | 0.0083 mg/L |
| 3 | 52403 | 67 | C | 0 | 0.0083 mg/L |
| 4 | 52404 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 5 | 52405 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0016 mg/L |
| 6 | 52411 | 55 | C | 30 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 7 | 52406 | — | — | — | No data |
| 8 | 52407 | — | — | — | No data |
| 9 | 52408 | — | — | — | No data |
| 10 | 52409 | — | — | — | No data |
| 11 | 52410 | — | — | — | No data |
| 12 | 52497 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 52498 | — | — | — | No data |
| 14 | 52499 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 5 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 33 total violations across Cedar Rapids
- 0 health-based violations
- 3 of 6 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 6 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | 12 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 6 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 3 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 3 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Cedar Rapids?
ZIP code 52401 has the highest safety score in Cedar Rapids at 67/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Cedar Rapids water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 6 directly mapped ZIP records, 33 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 6 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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