Atchison County, Kansas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Although much of Atchison County meets baseline standards, some of its 5 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.
How Atchison County Compares
How Atchison County Compares
Atchison County scores 1 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Atchison County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 11.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $502, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.406% avg pipe failure probability, 60% of ZIPs at high risk
70.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $502
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,901 housing units in Atchison 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 Atchison County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Atchison 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 Atchison County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Atchison County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atchison Company Rwd 5c | 3,690 | 12 |
| 2 | City of Atchison, | 10,694 | 4 |
| 3 | Atchison Company Rwd 6 | 670 | 4 |
| 4 | Atchison Company Rwd 1 | 490 | 4 |
| 5 | Atchison Company Rwd 3 | 110 | 4 |
15 total water systems serve Atchison County.
All ZIP Codes in Atchison County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Atchison County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66436 | Holton | 68 | C | 4 | $211K |
| 2 | 66023 | Effingham | 66 | C | 0 | $108K |
| 3 | 66058 | Muscotah | 66 | C | 0 | $127K |
| 4 | 66002 | Atchison | 65 | C | 4 | $145K |
| 5 | 66041 | Lancaster | 61 | C | 4 | $163K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Atchison County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Atchison County, Kansas
Overview
Atchison County in Kansas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.