COUNTY REPORT KS

Leavenworth County, Kansas

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Leavenworth County: C.

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

Water monitoring across Leavenworth County's 10 ZIP codes paints a mid-range picture - solid compliance in some zones, documented concerns in others; most violations on record are concentrated in specific prior years rather than spread evenly across the full compliance history, and the overall county grade has held steady in the middle tier without major shifts in either direction.

How Leavenworth County Compares

Leavenworth County61/100
Kansas avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Leavenworth County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
21
Water Systems

Leavenworth County scores 11 points below the Kansas state average (72/100) 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 Last verified:

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 66027 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 66040 (50/100)
$247K
Median Home Value
$2,190
Avg Remediation (89% 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%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $795, driven primarily by flood

51.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Leavenworth County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1
2024
1 (1 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 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

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
51.8%
Pre-1978 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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $795

Flood $600/yr
Water Infrastructure $135/yr
Water / Lead $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
$2,190
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Leavenworth 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 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 serving Leavenworth County

8 community water systems serving Leavenworth County.

Show all 8 water systems

21 total water systems serve Leavenworth County.

Systems with the most violations in Leavenworth County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

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

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?
Leavenworth County is served by 21 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Leavenworth County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Leavenworth County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $795 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Leavenworth County?
The median home build year in Leavenworth County is 1984. 51.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and 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 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Leavenworth County, KS: HSS 61/100; 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/leavenworth/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Leavenworth County, KS: HSS 61/100; 4 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/leavenworth/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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