2026 Rankings

Safest ZIP Codes in South Dakota — Safety Scores 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

392 ZIP codes ranked by Safety Score #1: ZIP 57716 (Batesland, SD) — 88/100
Lead Violations Lowest Score Safest Flood Risk Energy Cost Radon PFAS Reliability EJ Index Homebuyer Risk CO & Gas Safest Gas Remediation Burden Unresolved Violations (by Utility) Water Equity (by Utility)

Out of 392 ZIP codes with data in South Dakota, these are the highest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes in America — Highest Safety Scores | All South Dakota Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 392
Highest value 88/100
Median value 61/100
State South Dakota

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Safety Score Safety Score
1 57716 Batesland SD 88/100 88/100
2 57317 Bonesteel SD 83/100 83/100
3 57523 Burke SD 83/100 83/100
4 57529 Dallas SD 83/100 83/100
5 57533 Gregory SD 83/100 83/100
6 57543 Kadoka SD 83/100 83/100
7 57559 Murdo SD 83/100 83/100
8 57567 Philip SD 83/100 83/100
9 57580 Winner SD 83/100 83/100
10 57626 Faith SD 83/100 83/100
11 57633 Isabel SD 83/100 83/100
12 57656 Timber Lake SD 83/100 83/100
13 57706 Ellsworth Afb SD 83/100 83/100
14 57720 Buffalo SD 83/100 83/100
15 57732 Deadwood SD 83/100 83/100
16 57741 Fort Meade SD 83/100 83/100
17 57745 Hill City SD 83/100 83/100
18 57747 Hot Springs SD 83/100 83/100
19 57751 Keystone SD 83/100 83/100
20 57754 Lead SD 83/100 83/100
21 57760 Newell SD 83/100 83/100
22 57767 Owanka SD 83/100 83/100
23 57790 Wall SD 83/100 83/100
24 57552 Midland SD 82/100 82/100
25 57579 White River SD 82/100 82/100
26 57625 Eagle Butte SD 82/100 82/100
27 57718 Black Hawk SD 82/100 82/100
28 57738 Fairburn SD 82/100 82/100
29 57761 New Underwood SD 82/100 82/100
30 57763 Oelrichs SD 82/100 82/100
31 57788 Vale SD 82/100 82/100
32 57623 Dupree SD 81/100 81/100
33 57766 Oral SD 81/100 81/100
34 57769 Piedmont SD 81/100 81/100
35 57791 Wasta SD 81/100 81/100
36 57551 Martin SD 80/100 80/100
37 57709 Rapid City SD 80/100 80/100
38 57793 Whitewood SD 79/100 79/100
39 57730 Custer SD 78/100 78/100
40 57799 Spearfish SD 78/100 78/100
41 57722 Buffalo Gap SD 77/100 77/100
42 57785 Sturgis SD 77/100 77/100
43 57701 Rapid City SD 76/100 76/100
44 57702 Rapid City SD 76/100 76/100
45 57703 Rapid City SD 76/100 76/100
46 57735 Edgemont SD 76/100 76/100
47 57717 Belle Fourche SD 75/100 75/100
48 57783 Spearfish SD 74/100 74/100
49 57762 Nisland SD 73/100 73/100
50 57002 Aurora SD 70/100 70/100
51 57018 Colton SD 70/100 70/100
52 57024 Egan SD 70/100 70/100
53 57029 Freeman SD 70/100 70/100
54 57032 Harrisburg SD 70/100 70/100
55 57033 Hartford SD 70/100 70/100
56 57036 Hurley SD 70/100 70/100
57 57039 Lennox SD 70/100 70/100
58 57043 Marion SD 70/100 70/100
59 57053 Parker SD 70/100 70/100
60 57064 Tea SD 70/100 70/100
61 57068 Valley Springs SD 70/100 70/100
62 57069 Vermillion SD 70/100 70/100
63 57071 Volga SD 70/100 70/100
64 57225 Clark SD 70/100 70/100
65 57231 De Smet SD 70/100 70/100
66 57241 Hayti SD 70/100 70/100
67 57261 Roslyn SD 70/100 70/100
68 57262 Sisseton SD 70/100 70/100
69 57278 Willow Lake SD 70/100 70/100
70 57313 Armour SD 70/100 70/100
71 57325 Chamberlain SD 70/100 70/100
72 57334 Ethan SD 70/100 70/100
73 57362 Miller SD 70/100 70/100
74 57368 Plankinton SD 70/100 70/100
75 57374 Spencer SD 70/100 70/100
76 57427 Bath SD 70/100 70/100
77 57441 Frederick SD 70/100 70/100
78 57454 Langford SD 70/100 70/100
79 57465 Northville SD 70/100 70/100
80 57471 Roscoe SD 70/100 70/100
81 57479 Warner SD 70/100 70/100
82 57564 Onida SD 70/100 70/100
83 57070 Viborg SD 69/100 69/100
84 57311 Alexandria SD 69/100 69/100
85 57366 Parkston SD 69/100 69/100
86 57430 Britton SD 69/100 69/100
87 57434 Conde SD 69/100 69/100
88 57438 Faulkton SD 69/100 69/100
89 57440 Frankfort SD 69/100 69/100
90 57446 Hecla SD 69/100 69/100
91 57451 Ipswich SD 69/100 69/100
92 57645 Morristown SD 69/100 69/100
93 57744 Hermosa SD 69/100 69/100
94 57003 Baltic SD 68/100 68/100
95 57045 Menno SD 68/100 68/100
96 57063 Tabor SD 68/100 68/100
97 57235 Florence SD 68/100 68/100
98 57239 Grenville SD 68/100 68/100
99 57260 Rosholt SD 68/100 68/100
100 57345 Highmore SD 68/100 68/100

Methodology

The Home Safety Score (0-100) combines four data dimensions: EPA water violation history, lead exposure risk from infrastructure and sampling data, county-level EPA radon zone classification, and FEMA flood claim records. A score of 99-100 indicates minimal risk across all dimensions.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a ZIP code safe?

The safest ZIP codes have zero or very few EPA violations, lead levels well below the action level, low radon zone classification (Zone 3), and minimal flood insurance claims. They typically have newer infrastructure and well-managed water systems.

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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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