Cowley County, Kansas
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 9 ZIP codes, Cowley 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 Cowley County Compares
How Cowley County Compares
Cowley County scores 11 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cowley County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 12.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,164, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.4% avg pipe failure probability, 56% of ZIPs at high risk
65.9% 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: $1,164
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
15,584 housing units in Cowley 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 Cowley County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cowley 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 Cowley County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Cowley County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cowley Company Rwd 5 | 2,000 | 27 |
| 2 | Cowley Company Rwd 3 | 2,500 | 14 |
| 3 | Cowley Company Rwd 6 | 792 | 14 |
| 4 | Cowley Company Rwd 2 | 600 | 14 |
| 5 | Cowley Company Rwd 7 | 300 | 10 |
17 total water systems serve Cowley County.
All ZIP Codes in Cowley County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Cowley County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67131 | Rock | 83 | B | 1 | $194K |
| 2 | 67038 | Dexter | 82 | B | 3 | $107K |
| 3 | 67146 | Udall | 82 | B | 2 | $165K |
| 4 | 67019 | Burden | 81 | B | 2 | $93K |
| 5 | 67567 | Pawnee Rock | 79 | B | 5 | $84K |
| 6 | 67023 | Cambridge | 73 | B | 6 | — |
| 7 | 67156 | Winfield | 73 | B | 7 | $138K |
| 8 | 67005 | Arkansas City | 70 | B | 7 | $86K |
| 9 | 67102 | Maple City | 53 | D | 0 | $103K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cowley County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cowley County, Kansas
Overview
Cowley County in Kansas covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
8 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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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