Sedgwick County, Colorado
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Sedgwick County's 3 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Sedgwick County Compares
How Sedgwick County Compares
Sedgwick County scores 3 points above the Colorado state average (60/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 13%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $857, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.497% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
86.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Sedgwick County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $857
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,220 housing units in Sedgwick County
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 Sedgwick County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Sedgwick County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julesburg Town of | 1,225 | 11 |
| 2 | Ovid Town of | 259 | 2 |
| 3 | Sedgwick Town of | 227 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Sedgwick County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Sedgwick County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80749 | Sedgwick | 66 | C | 1 | $165K |
| 2 | 80737 | Julesburg | 61 | C | 11 (1 health) | $147K |
| 3 | 80744 | Ovid | 61 | C | 2 (1 health) | $121K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sedgwick County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 86.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Sedgwick County in Colorado covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.