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Danbury, NE: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$154K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation (0.8% of home value)

Key Facts for Danbury Residents

  • Homes built before 1986: 83% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 14.06 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Danbury, Nebraska, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 123 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Danbury.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Danbury
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Danbury

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Danbury Community Health Snapshot

9.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.2%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.5% ↓
Diabetes 12.1% ↑
Mental Health 14.2% ↓

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Danbury Infrastructure Age

1959
Median Build Year
83%
Built Before 1986
71%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 83% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

What does a median build year of 1959 mean for water safety in Danbury? It means the majority of the city's residential plumbing was installed before 1986, when lead solder was federally banned, and a large share may predate 1970, when lead pipes were commonly used - making plumbing age a central variable in household-level lead risk across much of the city.

1959
Median Year Built
83%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
71%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (71%) 1970–1986 (12%) Post-1986 (17%)

Over half of homes in Danbury were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Danbury

Low proportionality - that's the Danbury picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.

Median Home Value
$154,200
Est. Remediation
$1,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.8%

Remediation costs in Danbury are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 11% below the Nebraska average.

Danbury: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

83%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Practically, the structural drivers in Danbury - 83% pre-rule stock and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory benchmark - make an in-home draw the practical way to translate aggregate averages into the specific conditions at one address.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Danbury?
Estimated remediation costs in Danbury average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Danbury, NE: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ne/danbury/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Danbury, NE: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ne/danbury/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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