COUNTY REPORT KS

Anderson County, Kansas

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Unlike many counties its size, Anderson County keeps violation rates low — all 7 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.

How Anderson County Compares

Anderson County73/100
Kansas avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Anderson County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Anderson County scores 9 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 66039 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 66857 (53/100)
$144K
Median Home Value
$1,000
Avg Remediation (69% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Anderson County, Kansas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 13%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $507, driven primarily by water_lead

Infrastructure: 0.403% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk

69.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Anderson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2024
3 (3 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.6% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1969
Median Build Year
69.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
40%
Pipe Failure Probability
43%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $507

Water / Lead $257/yr
Energy Code Gap $193/yr
Flood $57/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

4,288 housing units in Anderson County

Pre-1940 30%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 10%

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 Anderson County

$144K
Median Home Value
$1,000
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Anderson 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 Anderson County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Anderson County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Anderson Company Rwd 4 1,200 20
2 Anderson Company Rwd 5 2,093 18
3 Anderson Company Rwd 1c 2,112 18
4 City of Garnett, 3,192 17
5 Anderson Company Rwd 1 37 15

10 total water systems serve Anderson County.

All ZIP Codes in Anderson County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Anderson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 66039 Kincaid 83 B 1 $160K
2 66015 Colony 82 B 0 $128K
3 66033 Greeley 81 B 2 $180K
4 66093 Westphalia 81 B 2 $113K
5 66032 Garnett 80 B 15 (3 health) $169K
6 66091 Welda 53 D 0
7 66857 Le Roy 53 D 0 $99K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Anderson County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Anderson County in Kansas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).

4 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Anderson County?
Anderson County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Anderson County?
Anderson County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Anderson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Anderson County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $507 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Anderson County?
The median home build year in Anderson County is 1969. 69.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Anderson County compare to Kansas?
Anderson County has an average water safety score of 73/100, which is above the Kansas state average of 64/100.

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