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Hendley, 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)
$24K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation (5.0% of home value)

Key Facts for Hendley Residents

  • Homes built before 1986: 100% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 14.98 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Hendley, Nebraska, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 34 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 Hendley.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Hendley
  • 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 Hendley

Data Sources

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

Hendley Community Health Snapshot

9.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.6%
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 9.4% ↓
Diabetes 13.5% ↑
Mental Health 13.6% ↓

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Hendley Infrastructure Age

1903
Median Build Year
100%
Built Before 1986
95%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Likely Pipe Material

With 100% 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

Viewed through the lens of construction era, Hendley is predominantly an older city - a median build year of 1903 puts most of the residential inventory in the range where pre-1986 plumbing materials were the standard.

1903
Median Year Built
100%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
95%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (95%) 1970–1986 (5%) Post-1986 (0%)

Over half of homes in Hendley 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 Hendley

Cost-to-value data for Hendley produces a high remediation-share classification - the equity impact here is elevated, placing this market in the tier where financial preparation is a meaningful factor in how homeowners approach documented issues.

Median Home Value
$23,800
Est. Remediation
$1,200
Remediation as % of home value 5.0%

At 5.0% of home value, remediation costs in Hendley represent a significant financial burden. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $800–$1,500. Home values here are 86% below the Nebraska average.

Hendley: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

100%
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 Hendley - 100% 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 Hendley?
Estimated remediation costs in Hendley 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). Hendley, NE: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ne/hendley/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hendley, NE: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ne/hendley/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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