Greenwood County, Kansas
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Covering 11 ZIP codes, Greenwood County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Greenwood County Compares
How Greenwood County Compares
Greenwood County scores 0 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Greenwood County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 14.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $805, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.46% avg pipe failure probability, 44% of ZIPs at high risk
70.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Greenwood County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 19 total (19 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $805
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,463 housing units in Greenwood 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 Greenwood County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Greenwood 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 Greenwood 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 Greenwood County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwood Company Rwd 2 | 1,062 | 21 |
| 2 | Greenwood Company Rwd 1 | 1,885 | 13 |
| 3 | Coffey Company Rwd 2 | 1,146 | 12 |
| 4 | MADISON, CITY OF | 682 | 12 |
| 5 | Greenwood Company Rwd 3 | 400 | 12 |
15 total water systems serve Greenwood County.
All ZIP Codes in Greenwood County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Greenwood County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67137 | Severy | 81 | B | 6 (2 health) | $48K |
| 2 | 67045 | Eureka | 74 | B | 9 | $102K |
| 3 | 66870 | Virgil | 73 | B | 12 (2 health) | $105K |
| 4 | 67047 | Fall River | 70 | B | 4 | $80K |
| 5 | 66853 | Hamilton | 68 | C | 10 (6 health) | $47K |
| 6 | 66759 | New Albany | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 66835 | Americus | 63 | C | 0 | $120K |
| 8 | 66860 | Madison | 54 | D | 12 (4 health) | $81K |
| 9 | 66855 | Lamont | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 66863 | Neal | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 11 | 67122 | Piedmont | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Greenwood County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Greenwood County, Kansas
Overview
Greenwood County in Kansas covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
6 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 14 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.