COUNTY REPORT KS

Leavenworth County, Kansas

Name: Home Safety Data for Leavenworth County, Kansas
Creator: ZipCheckup
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10 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Leavenworth County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Leavenworth County: 10 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.

How Leavenworth County Compares

Leavenworth County61/100

Kansas avg71/100

National avg73/100

How Leavenworth County Compares

County Grade

61/100

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

Leavenworth County scores 10 points below the Kansas state average (71/100) and 12 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

County Grade

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Fort Leavenworth

Best ZIP: 66027 (67/100)

Lacygne

Lowest ZIP: 66040 (50/100)

$247K

Median Home Value

$1,100

Avg Remediation (0.45% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Leavenworth County, Kansas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 10%, diabetes 10.8%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $690, largest modeled factor: Flood

49% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)

Diabetes 10.8% (national: 10.5%)

Obesity 39.8% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1984

Median Build Year

49%

Pre-1980 Housing

37/100

Infrastructure Stress Indicator

20%

ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

Low

Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $690

Flood $600/yr

Water / Lead $120/yr

Energy Code Gap $90/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

33,493 housing units in Leavenworth County

Pre-1940 17%

1940–1959 11%

1960–1979 21%

1980–1999 27%

2000+ 24%

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 Leavenworth County

$247K

Median Home Value

$1,100

Est. Remediation Cost

0.4%

of Home Value

Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Leavenworth County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Leavenworth County residents

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)

Diabetes 10.8% (US avg: 11%)

Obesity 39.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Leavenworth County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Leavenworth County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Leavenworth Water Department
Serves ~38,757 people

D
Miami Company Rwd 2
Serves ~10,311 people 4 violations

D
Lan Del Water District
Serves ~7,302 people 1 violation

D
City of Tonganoxie,
Serves ~5,702 people 3 violations

C
Suburban Water Company
Serves ~4,700 people 5 violations

C
Atchison Company Rwd 5c
Serves ~3,690 people

C

Show all 8 water systems

Jefferson Company Rwd 12
Serves ~3,635 people

C
Leavenworth Company Rwd 1c
Serves ~3,200 people

C

21 water systems mapped to Leavenworth County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Leavenworth County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

Linn Company Rwd 1
Serves ~1,200 people 12 violations

D
Suburban Water Company
Serves ~4,700 people 5 violations

C
City of Linn Valley,
Serves ~1,008 people 5 violations

D
Miami Company Rwd 2
Serves ~10,311 people 4 violations

D
Miami Company Rwd 3
Serves ~2,435 people 4 violations

D

All ZIP Codes in Leavenworth County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Leavenworth County.

#	ZIP Code	City	Safety Score	Grade	Violations	Home Value
1	66027	Fort Leavenworth	67	C	0	—
2	66097	Winchester	66	C	3	$220K
3	66043	Lansing	65	C	1	$247K
4	66007	Basehor	63	C	5	$353K
5	66054	Mc Louth	63	C	8	$241K
6	66020	Easton	61	C	6	$292K
7	66086	Tonganoxie	60	C	12	$289K
8	66048	Leavenworth	53	D	16	$204K
9	66040	Lacygne	50	D	42 (4 health)	$165K
10	66052	Linwood	—	—	3	$339K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Leavenworth County

When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.

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
Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Leavenworth County, Kansas

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant trends, and enforcement actions across the county

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Lead Risk

Lead exposure scores, housing age analysis, and LCR testing trends

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Home Affordability

Remediation costs vs. home values, equity trap analysis by ZIP

$1,100 avg remediation

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history and recorded rated-zone context across the county, plus FEMA property-map guidance

Overview

Leavenworth County in Kansas covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100) across 9 scored records.

9 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Leavenworth County?

Leavenworth County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.

How many water systems serve Leavenworth County?

We map 21 public water systems to 10 ZIP codes in our data for Leavenworth County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.

What is the biggest environmental risk in Leavenworth County?

In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Leavenworth County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $690 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.

How old are homes in Leavenworth County?

The median home build year in Leavenworth County is 1984. 49% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.

How does Leavenworth County compare to Kansas?

Leavenworth County has an average Home Safety Score of 61/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Kansas state average of 71/100.

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