Finney County, Kansas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Finney County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 3 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Finney County Compares
How Finney County Compares
Finney County scores 6 points below the Kansas state average (64/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 13.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $507, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.333% avg pipe failure probability
57.7% 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: $507
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,105 housing units in Finney 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 Finney County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Finney 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 Finney 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 Finney County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Garden City, | 35,126 | 2 |
| 2 | Finney Company Rwd 1 | 2,200 | 2 |
| 3 | East Garden Village Mobile Home Park | 1,575 | 2 |
| 4 | Towns Riverview Subdivision | 950 | 2 |
| 5 | Brookover Land Enterprises, L.p. | 1,180 | 2 |
7 total water systems serve Finney County.
All ZIP Codes in Finney County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Finney County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67851 | Holcomb | 70 | B | 0 | $223K |
| 2 | 67846 | Garden City | 63 | C | 2 | $188K |
| 3 | 67868 | Pierceville | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Finney County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.7% of homes built before 1978
- 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
Overview
Finney County in Kansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
1 of 3 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)
Updated daily.