Comanche County, Kansas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
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
How Comanche County Compares
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: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $770, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.48% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
85% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $770
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
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Comanche County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Protection, | 503 | 2 |
| 2 | Comanche Company Rwd 1 | 77 | 2 |
| 3 | City of Coldwater, | 672 | 1 |
| 4 | Comanche Company Rwd 2 | 173 | 1 |
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
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 85% of homes built before 1978
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
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