COUNTY REPORT KS

Comanche County, Kansas

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-16

ZipCheckup grade for Comanche: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Covering 3 ZIP codes, Comanche County earns a high grade for tap water - most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.

How Comanche County Compares

Comanche County72/100
Kansas avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Comanche County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Comanche County scores 8 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-16

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 67029 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 67155 (53/100)
$72K
Median Home Value
$500
Avg Remediation (70% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,003, driven primarily by water_lead

Infrastructure: 0.523% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk

85% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1943
Median Build Year
85%
Pre-1978 Housing
52%
Pipe Failure Probability
67%
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: $1,003

Water / Lead $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water Infrastructure $233/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,055 housing units in Comanche County

Pre-1940 47%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 12%
1980–1999 15%
2000+ 6%

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 Comanche County

$72K
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 Comanche 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 Comanche County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Comanche County

4 community water systems serving Comanche County.

Systems with the most violations in Comanche County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Comanche County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Comanche County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 67029 Coldwater 82 B 1 (1 health) $72K
2 67127 Protection 81 B 2 $54K
3 67155 Wilmore 53 D 0 $72K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Comanche County

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Overview

Comanche County in Kansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).

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

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Comanche County?
Comanche County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Comanche County?
Comanche County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Comanche County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Comanche County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,003 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Comanche County?
The median home build year in Comanche County is 1943. 85% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Comanche County compare to Kansas?
Comanche County has an average water safety score of 72/100, which is above the Kansas state average of 64/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Comanche County, KS: 1 Health Violation - 72/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/comanche/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Comanche County, KS: 1 Health Violation - 72/100 (2026)}},
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}

Data as of July 2026.

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