Dickinson County, Kansas
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 52/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Of 11 ZIP codes in Dickinson County, a meaningful portion have recorded health-based violations in recent monitoring periods — placing the county in the lower tier for water safety.
How Dickinson County Compares
How Dickinson County Compares
Dickinson County scores 12 points below the Kansas state average (64/100) and 16 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Dickinson 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 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 12.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,305, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.48% avg pipe failure probability, 82% of ZIPs at high risk
82.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Dickinson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 31 total (31 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: $1,305
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,297 housing units in Dickinson 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 Dickinson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dickinson Company Rwd 2 | 1,703 | 14 |
| 2 | Dickinson Company Rwd 1 | 879 | 14 |
| 3 | City of Woodbine, | 160 | 14 |
| 4 | City of Hope, | 312 | 10 |
| 5 | City of Chapman, | 1,377 | 7 |
17 total water systems serve Dickinson County.
All ZIP Codes in Dickinson County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Dickinson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67449 | Herington | 69 | C | 3 (1 health) | $92K |
| 2 | 67441 | Enterprise | 66 | C | 2 | $115K |
| 3 | 67482 | Talmage | 63 | C | 3 | $173K |
| 4 | 67480 | Solomon | 62 | C | 1 | $164K |
| 5 | 67410 | Abilene | 61 | C | 3 | $157K |
| 6 | 67431 | Chapman | 57 | C | 7 | $207K |
| 7 | 67492 | Woodbine | 46 | D | 14 (7 health) | $131K |
| 8 | 66838 | Burdick | 40 | D | 0 | $108K |
| 9 | 66859 | Lost Springs | 40 | D | 0 | $101K |
| 10 | 67475 | Ramona | 40 | D | 0 | $105K |
| 11 | 67451 | Hope | 29 | F | 10 (9 health) | $120K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dickinson County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 82.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Dickinson County, Kansas
Overview
Dickinson County in Kansas covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (52/100).
8 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 17 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.
What You Can Do
Dickinson County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
82.4% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.