Hamilton County, Kansas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Hamilton County, EPA compliance data for 3 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.
How Hamilton County Compares
How Hamilton County Compares
Hamilton County scores 3 points below the Kansas state average (64/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 11.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $393, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.43% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
72.7% 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: $393
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
987 housing units in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Hamilton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Coolidge, | 78 | 7 |
| 2 | Hamilton Company Rwd 1 | 80 | 7 |
| 3 | City of Syracuse, | 1,807 | 4 |
All ZIP Codes in Hamilton County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Hamilton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67857 | Kendall | 65 | C | 7 (1 health) | $84K |
| 2 | 67878 | Syracuse | 63 | C | 4 | $124K |
| 3 | 67836 | Coolidge | 55 | C | 7 | $63K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hamilton 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 — 72.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Hamilton County in Kansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.