Barber County, Kansas
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems across Barber County's 9 ZIP codes produce average compliance results overall — pockets with documented violations exist, and the variation between areas makes ZIP-level lookup the most useful tool for residents here.
How Barber County Compares
How Barber County Compares
Barber County scores 3 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Barber County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $532, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.402% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
72% 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: $532
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,636 housing units in Barber 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 Barber County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Barber 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 Barber 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 Barber County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Kiowa, | 869 | 17 |
| 2 | Barber Company Rwd 2 | 245 | 17 |
| 3 | Barber Company Rwd 3 | 230 | 5 |
| 4 | City of Medicine Lodge, | 1,723 | 5 |
| 5 | Barber Company Rwd 1 | 95 | 5 |
9 total water systems serve Barber County.
All ZIP Codes in Barber County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Barber County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67065 | Isabel | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 67071 | Lake City | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 3 | 67104 | Medicine Lodge | 82 | B | 5 (1 health) | $102K |
| 4 | 67061 | Hazelton | 80 | B | 3 | — |
| 5 | 67057 | Hardtner | 65 | C | 1 | $49K |
| 6 | 67070 | Kiowa | 53 | D | 17 | $79K |
| 7 | 67112 | Nashville | 53 | D | 0 | $243K |
| 8 | 67143 | Sun City | 53 | D | 0 | $120K |
| 9 | 67138 | Sharon | 50 | D | 0 | $245K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Barber County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 72% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Barber County, Kansas
Overview
Barber County in Kansas covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
4 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.