Meade County, Kansas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 3 ZIP codes, Meade 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 Meade County Compares
How Meade County Compares
Meade 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
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 10%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $503, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.453% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
91% 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: $503
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,950 housing units in Meade 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 Meade County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Meade 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 Meade 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 Meade County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Fowler, | 532 | 8 |
| 2 | City of Meade, | 1,506 | 1 |
| 3 | City of Plains, | 1,023 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Meade County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Meade County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67869 | Plains | 66 | C | 0 | $139K |
| 2 | 67864 | Meade | 64 | C | 1 | $107K |
| 3 | 67844 | Fowler | 61 | C | 8 | $128K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Meade County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 91% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Meade County in Kansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
2 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.