Edwards County, Kansas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
The 5 water systems serving Edwards County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Edwards County Compares
How Edwards County Compares
Edwards County scores 7 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Edwards County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10%, diabetes 14%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $820, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.494% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
87.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Edwards County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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: $820
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,685 housing units in Edwards 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 Edwards County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Edwards 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 Edwards County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEWIS, CITY OF | 390 | 8 |
| 2 | City of Kinsley, | 1,417 | 7 |
| 3 | City of Belpre, | 98 | 4 |
| 4 | City of Offerle, | 172 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Edwards County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Edwards County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67563 | Offerle | 83 | B | 0 | $90K |
| 2 | 67547 | Kinsley | 82 | B | 7 (1 health) | $67K |
| 3 | 67552 | Lewis | 80 | B | 8 (3 health) | $59K |
| 4 | 67529 | Garfield | 63 | C | 0 | $58K |
| 5 | 67519 | Belpre | 49 | D | 4 | $405K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Edwards County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 87.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Edwards County, Kansas
Overview
Edwards County in Kansas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.