Kearny County, Kansas
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Kearny County shows moderate water quality across its 2 ZIP codes — some areas carry violations worth monitoring.
How Kearny County Compares
How Kearny County Compares
Kearny 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
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $430, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.415% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
73.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Kearny County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 health-based).
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: $430
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,479 housing units in Kearny 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 Kearny County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kearny 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 Kearny County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Kearny County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Kearny County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67860 | Lakin | 60 | C | 1 | $178K |
| 2 | 67838 | Deerfield | 55 | C | 9 (3 health) | $113K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kearny 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 — 73.5% 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
Overview
Kearny County in Kansas covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.