Butler County, Kansas
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 16 ZIP codes in Butler County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Butler County Compares
How Butler County Compares
Butler County scores 11 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Butler County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 10.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,102, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.396% avg pipe failure probability, 31% of ZIPs at high risk
65.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Butler County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 28 total (28 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: $1,102
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,778 housing units in Butler 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 Butler County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Butler 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 Butler 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 Butler County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butler Company Rwd 5 | 6,457 | 75 |
| 2 | Butler Company Rwd 6 | 2,655 | 73 |
| 3 | Butler Company Rwd 7 | 1,455 | 47 |
| 4 | Sedgwick Company Rwd 3 | 6,045 | 44 |
| 5 | Butler Company Rwd 4 | 1,565 | 32 |
28 total water systems serve Butler County.
All ZIP Codes in Butler County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Butler County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67017 | Benton | 81 | B | 4 | $235K |
| 2 | 67041 | Elbing | 81 | B | 2 | $137K |
| 3 | 67016 | Bentley | 80 | B | 6 | $123K |
| 4 | 67072 | Latham | 80 | B | 3 | — |
| 5 | 67074 | Leon | 80 | B | 4 | $119K |
| 6 | 66842 | Cassoday | 79 | B | 3 | $121K |
| 7 | 67133 | Rose Hill | 79 | B | 23 (1 health) | $228K |
| 8 | 67132 | Rosalia | 78 | B | 4 | $212K |
| 9 | 67123 | Potwin | 76 | B | 6 | $113K |
| 10 | 67154 | Whitewater | 76 | B | 12 (4 health) | $136K |
| 11 | 67039 | Douglass | 75 | B | 2 | $192K |
| 12 | 67144 | Towanda | 75 | B | 6 | $167K |
| 13 | 67042 | El Dorado | 71 | B | 16 (2 health) | $133K |
| 14 | 67008 | Atlanta | 69 | C | 19 | $134K |
| 15 | 67010 | Augusta | 63 | C | 2 | $179K |
| 16 | 67012 | Beaumont | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Butler 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 Lead Paint Test Kits — 65.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Butler County, Kansas
Overview
Butler County in Kansas covers 16 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
15 of 16 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 7 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.