COUNTY REPORT KS

Cloud County, Kansas

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Cloud County shows moderate water quality across its 6 ZIP codes — some areas carry violations worth monitoring.

How Cloud County Compares

Cloud County64/100
Kansas avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Cloud County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Cloud County scores 0 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 67445 (68/100)
Lowest ZIP: 67417 (60/100)
$80K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Avg Remediation (176% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Cloud 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: 14.5 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 12.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $703, driven primarily by water_lead

Infrastructure: 0.495% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

91% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
12 (12 health)
2023
12 (12 health)
2024
12 (12 health)
2025
9 (9 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 45 total (45 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 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1902
Median Build Year
91%
Pre-1978 Housing
50%
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: $703

Water / Lead $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Flood $33/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,667 housing units in Cloud County

Pre-1940 41%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 10%
2000+ 5%

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 Cloud County

$80K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Est. Remediation Cost
1.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.4% (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 5 systems in Cloud County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Cloud Company Rwd 1 473 15
2 Mitchell Company Rwd 3 2,048 9
3 City of Concordia, 5,032 6
4 City of Aurora, 53 6
5 City of Glasco, 441 2

9 total water systems serve Cloud County.

All ZIP Codes in Cloud County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Cloud County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 67445 Glasco 68 C 2 $49K
2 66938 Clyde 66 C 0 $80K
3 67466 Miltonvale 66 C 0 $78K
4 66948 Jamestown 64 C 1 $90K
5 66901 Concordia 62 C 6 $106K
6 67417 Aurora 60 C 6

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Overview

Cloud County in Kansas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).

4 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cloud County?
Cloud County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Cloud County?
Cloud County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cloud County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cloud County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $703 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cloud County?
The median home build year in Cloud County is 1902. 91% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cloud County compare to Kansas?
Cloud County has an average water safety score of 64/100, which is above the Kansas state average of 64/100.

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