Grant County, Kansas
1 ZIP code · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Grant: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Across Grant County's 1 ZIP code, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance - violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.
How Grant County Compares
How Grant County Compares
Grant County scores 6 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.8 (asthma 9%, diabetes 11.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $440, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability
59% 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: $440
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,013 housing units in Grant 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 Grant County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Grant 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 Grant County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Grant County
1 community water system serving Grant County.
- B
All ZIP Codes in Grant County
1 ZIP code tracked in Grant County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67880 | Ulysses | 70 | B | 0 | $146K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Grant County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59% 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
Grant County in Kansas covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Grant County as of the latest reporting period.
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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.