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Chautauqua County, Kansas

5 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 5 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 5 tracked ZIP records scored
5
ZIP Codes
$66K
Median Home Value
$880
Avg Remediation (134% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Chautauqua County, Kansas

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 15.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,012, driven primarily by water_lead

66% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2024
5 (5 health)
2025
12 (12 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 18 total (18 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 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1963
Median Build Year
66%
Pre-1978 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
60%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $1,012

Water / Lead $310/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water Infrastructure $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,978 housing units in Chautauqua County

Pre-1940 34%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 23%
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 Chautauqua County

$66K
Median Home Value
$880
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Chautauqua County

2 community water systems serving Chautauqua County.

Systems with the most violations in Chautauqua County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Chautauqua County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Chautauqua County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 67024 Cedar Vale 9 (3 health) $73K
2 67334 Chautauqua $46K
3 67355 Niotaze $126K
4 67360 Peru $50K
5 67361 Sedan 10 (4 health) $66K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Chautauqua County

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Overview

Chautauqua County in Kansas covers 5 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.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 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 Chautauqua County?
Chautauqua County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Chautauqua County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Chautauqua County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,012 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Chautauqua County?
The median home build year in Chautauqua County is 1963. 66% 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). Chautauqua County, Kansas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/chautauqua/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Chautauqua County, Kansas Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/chautauqua/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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