Gove County, Kansas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Gove County: 5 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Gove County Compares
How Gove County Compares
Gove 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Gove County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $520, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.468% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
88.6% 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: $520
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,377 housing units in Gove 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 Gove County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Gove 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 Gove 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 Gove County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Grainfield, | 321 | 5 |
| 2 | City of Gove, | 83 | 4 |
| 3 | City of Park, | 117 | 2 |
| 4 | City of Grinnell, | 257 | 0 |
| 5 | City of Quinter, | 958 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Gove County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Gove County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67738 | Grinnell | 66 | C | 0 | $130K |
| 2 | 67752 | Quinter | 66 | C | 0 | $139K |
| 3 | 67737 | Grainfield | 62 | C | 5 | $120K |
| 4 | 67751 | Park | 51 | D | 2 | $110K |
| 5 | 67736 | Gove | 43 | D | 4 (4 health) | $53K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Gove County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 88.6% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Gove County, Kansas
Overview
Gove County in Kansas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
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.