COUNTY REPORT KS

Coffey County, Kansas

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Water systems in Coffey County serve 4 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.

How Coffey County Compares

Coffey County81/100
Kansas avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Coffey County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Coffey County scores 17 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 66839 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 66852 (76/100)
$143K
Median Home Value
$1,300
Avg Remediation (91% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 12.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $793, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.402% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

68.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1967
Median Build Year
68.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
40%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
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: $793

Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $213/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,398 housing units in Coffey County

Pre-1940 29%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 18%

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 Coffey County

$143K
Median Home Value
$1,300
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.9% (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 Coffey County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Coffey Company Rwd 2 1,146 5
2 Coffey Company Rwd 2e 1,254 5
3 City of Gridley, 312 5
4 Osage Company Rwd 4 500 4
5 City of Waverly, 574 4

7 total water systems serve Coffey County.

All ZIP Codes in Coffey County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Coffey County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 66839 Burlington 83 B 0 $162K
2 66856 Lebo 83 B 0 $176K
3 66871 Waverly 81 B 4 $124K
4 66852 Gridley 76 B 5 $95K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Coffey County

Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Coffey County in Kansas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

2 of 4 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 Coffey County?
Coffey County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Coffey County?
Coffey County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Coffey County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Coffey County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $793 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Coffey County?
The median home build year in Coffey County is 1967. 68.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Coffey County compare to Kansas?
Coffey County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the Kansas state average of 64/100.

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