Jackson County, Kansas
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Jackson County's 8 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Jackson County Compares
How Jackson County Compares
Jackson 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: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Jackson County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $645, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.399% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk
66.8% 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: $645
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,160 housing units in Jackson 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 Jackson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Company Rwd 3 | 4,376 | 17 |
| 2 | Jackson Company Rwd 1 | 2,500 | 9 |
| 3 | Nemaha Company Rwd 4 | 448 | 5 |
| 4 | City of Netawaka, | 141 | 4 |
| 5 | City of Denison, | 145 | 3 |
12 total water systems serve Jackson County.
All ZIP Codes in Jackson County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Jackson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66419 | Denison | 69 | C | 3 | $89K |
| 2 | 66440 | Hoyt | 68 | C | 2 | $207K |
| 3 | 66418 | Delia | 66 | C | 1 | $158K |
| 4 | 66540 | Soldier | 65 | C | 2 | $170K |
| 5 | 66416 | Circleville | 64 | C | 1 | $151K |
| 6 | 66516 | Netawaka | 64 | C | 4 | $112K |
| 7 | 66552 | Whiting | 63 | C | 3 | $146K |
| 8 | 66509 | Mayetta | 54 | D | 1 | $182K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Jackson County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jackson County, Kansas
Overview
Jackson County in Kansas covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
8 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.