Ford County, Kansas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Ford County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
The systems supplying Ford County's 6 ZIP codes vary in performance - most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Ford County Compares
How Ford County Compares
Ford County scores 6 points below the Kansas state average (72/100) and 7 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 Last verified:
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%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $932, driven primarily by flood
78.3% 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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $932
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ford 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 Ford County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Ford County
1 community water system serving Ford County.
- C
Systems with the most violations in Ford County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- C
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 | 66 | C | 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
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 78.3% 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
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 C (66/100) 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.