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Miami County, Kansas

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Miami County — 5 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.

How Miami County Compares

Miami County78/100
Kansas avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Miami County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Miami County scores 14 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 66036 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 66064 (72/100)
$242K
Median Home Value
$2,040
Avg Remediation (84% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Miami 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 9.8%, diabetes 10.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $528, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.342% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk

51.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2024
9 (9 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
51.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
20%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $528

Flood $280/yr
Water / Lead $140/yr
Energy Code Gap $108/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

11,502 housing units in Miami County

Pre-1940 19%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 25%
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 Miami County

$242K
Median Home Value
$2,040
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Miami 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 Miami County residents

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Miami County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Miami Company Rwd 2 10,311 26
2 Miami Company Rwd 3 2,435 23
3 Linn Company Rwd 1 1,200 23
4 City of Osawatomie, 4,280 20
5 Franklin Company Rwd 6 2,960 20

13 total water systems serve Miami County.

All ZIP Codes in Miami County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Miami County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 66036 Hillsdale 82 B 3 (1 health)
2 66026 Fontana 81 B 2 $222K
3 66053 Louisburg 80 B 1 $300K
4 66071 Paola 77 B 5 (1 health) $261K
5 66064 Osawatomie 72 B 15 (8 health) $162K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Miami County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Miami County in Kansas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).

5 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 10 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Miami County?
Miami County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Miami County?
Miami County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Miami County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Miami County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $528 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Miami County?
The median home build year in Miami County is 1984. 51.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Miami County compare to Kansas?
Miami County has an average water safety score of 78/100, which is above the Kansas state average of 64/100.

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