COUNTY REPORT KS

Clark County, Kansas

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Compared to state averages, Clark County scores well — its 3 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.

How Clark County Compares

Clark County71/100
Kansas avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Clark County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Clark County scores 7 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 67840 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 67865 (54/100)
$73K
Median Home Value
$500
Avg Remediation (69% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $670, driven primarily by water_lead

Infrastructure: 0.467% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

83.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1946
Median Build Year
83.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
47%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $670

Water / Lead $400/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

1,088 housing units in Clark County

Pre-1940 40%
1940–1959 22%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 12%
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 Clark County

$73K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 3 systems in Clark County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Englewood, 54 8
2 City of Ashland, 770 5
3 City of Minneola, 752 2

All ZIP Codes in Clark County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Clark County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 67840 Englewood 82 B 8 (1 health) $73K
2 67831 Ashland 78 B 5 $70K
3 67865 Minneola 54 D 2 $113K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Clark County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Clark County in Kansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).

3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Clark County?
Clark County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Clark County?
Clark County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Clark County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Clark County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $670 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Clark County?
The median home build year in Clark County is 1946. 83.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Clark County compare to Kansas?
Clark County has an average water safety score of 71/100, which is above the Kansas state average of 64/100.

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