Kiowa County, Kansas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 3 ZIP codes, Kiowa County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.
How Kiowa County Compares
How Kiowa County Compares
Kiowa County scores 1 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 11.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $393, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.393% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
69.7% 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
1,179 housing units in Kiowa 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 Kiowa County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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 Kiowa County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Haviland, | 651 | 1 |
| 2 | City of Greensburg, | 714 | 0 |
| 3 | City of Mullinville, | 188 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Kiowa County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Kiowa County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67054 | Greensburg | 66 | C | 0 | $204K |
| 2 | 67109 | Mullinville | 66 | C | 0 | $103K |
| 3 | 67059 | Haviland | 64 | C | 1 | $111K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kiowa County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Kiowa County in Kansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
1 of 3 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.