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Barton County, Kansas

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$113K
Median Home Value
$2,250
Avg Remediation (199% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Barton 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: 14.4 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,637, driven primarily by flood

86.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
1 (1 health)
2023
2 (2 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1957
Median Build Year
86.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
48/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,637

Flood $1,150/yr
Water / Lead $358/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

12,153 housing units in Barton County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 32%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 13%
2000+ 8%

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 Barton County

$113K
Median Home Value
$2,250
Est. Remediation Cost
2.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Barton County

5 community water systems serving Barton County.

Systems with the most violations in Barton County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Barton County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Barton County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 67511 Albert $91K
2 67525 Claflin $151K
3 67526 Ellinwood 3 $104K
4 67530 Great Bend 16 (5 health) $123K
5 67544 Hoisington 24 $79K
6 67564 Olmitz 3 $123K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Barton County

Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.

Overview

Barton County in Kansas covers 6 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Barton County?
Barton County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Barton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Barton County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,637 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Barton County?
The median home build year in Barton County is 1957. 86.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Barton County, Kansas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/barton/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-kansas-barton,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Barton County, Kansas Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/barton/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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