Crawford County, Kansas
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Crawford County, the 12 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.
How Crawford County Compares
How Crawford County Compares
Crawford County scores 6 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Crawford County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 11.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $640, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.386% avg pipe failure probability, 42% of ZIPs at high risk
63.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2022)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Crawford County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 14 total (14 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $640
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,936 housing units in Crawford 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 Crawford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Crawford 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 Crawford 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 Crawford County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crawford Company Rwd 2 | 1,460 | 41 |
| 2 | Crawford Company Rwd 1c | 1,915 | 40 |
| 3 | Crawford Company Rwd 4 | 1,580 | 22 |
| 4 | Crawford Company Rwd 6 | 823 | 22 |
| 5 | Crawford Company Rwd 1 | 430 | 21 |
21 total water systems serve Crawford County.
All ZIP Codes in Crawford County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Crawford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66780 | Walnut | 83 | B | 1 | $155K |
| 2 | 66711 | Arcadia | 82 | B | 8 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 66743 | Girard | 82 | B | 12 (1 health) | $106K |
| 4 | 66756 | Mulberry | 79 | B | 6 (3 health) | $119K |
| 5 | 66763 | Frontenac | 78 | B | 8 (5 health) | $165K |
| 6 | 66724 | Cherokee | 77 | B | 6 | $95K |
| 7 | 66712 | Arma | 75 | B | 4 | $89K |
| 8 | 66762 | Pittsburg | 67 | C | 3 | $130K |
| 9 | 66741 | Garland | 63 | C | 0 | $221K |
| 10 | 66734 | Farlington | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 11 | 66735 | Franklin | 53 | D | 0 | $118K |
| 12 | 66746 | Hepler | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Crawford County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Crawford County, Kansas
Overview
Crawford County in Kansas covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
8 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 10 health-based violations 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)
Updated daily.