Ford County, Kansas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 49/100 · Grade D
ZipCheckup grade for Ford County: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →
Households in Ford County can use the low grade as a prompt: check the water system serving your address, and consider testing your own tap if the records concern you. The county page lists 6 ZIP codes.
How Ford County Compares
How Ford County Compares
Ford County scores 22 points below the Kansas state average (71/100) and 24 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Ford County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 13.1%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $557, largest modeled factor: Flood
68% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $557
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,511 housing units in Ford 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 Ford County
Modeled remediation costs in Ford County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Ford County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Ford County ZIP codes
1 community water system mapped to Ford County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
- D
Systems with the most violations in Ford County
1 water system with violations in EPA records.
- D
All ZIP Codes in Ford County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Ford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67801 | Dodge City | 49 | D | 1 (1 health) | $129K |
| 2 | 67834 | Bucklin | — | — | $96K | |
| 3 | 67842 | Ford | — | — | $166K | |
| 4 | 67843 | Fort Dodge | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 67876 | Spearville | — | — | $172K | |
| 6 | 67882 | Wright | — | — | 1 (1 health) | $221K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ford County
Up to five guides, picked by rule.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68% of homes built before 1980
- 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 Ford County, Kansas
Overview
Ford County in Kansas covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (49/100) across 1 scored records.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
What You Can Do
Ford County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. 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 reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.
Check for lead in your home
68% of homes in this county were built before 1980. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially after water sits in the pipes.