Mitchell County, Kansas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 52/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Water monitoring data from Mitchell County's 6 ZIP codes tells a below-average story — health violations are present and system-level detail is worth checking.
How Mitchell County Compares
How Mitchell County Compares
Mitchell County scores 12 points below the Kansas state average (64/100) and 16 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Mitchell County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 12.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $787, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.535% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
87.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Mitchell County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 19 violations. Past 5 years: 49 total (49 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
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: $787
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,189 housing units in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Mitchell County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Mitchell County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Company Rwd 2 | 873 | 88 |
| 2 | Mitchell Company Rwd 1 | 345 | 87 |
| 3 | City of Beloit, | 3,407 | 55 |
| 4 | Mitchell Company Rwd 3 | 2,048 | 55 |
| 5 | City of Glen Elder, | 359 | 32 |
9 total water systems serve Mitchell County.
All ZIP Codes in Mitchell County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Mitchell County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67452 | Hunter | 68 | C | 1 | $105K |
| 2 | 67485 | Tipton | 66 | C | 0 | $122K |
| 3 | 67430 | Cawker City | 54 | D | 1 | $90K |
| 4 | 67446 | Glen Elder | 45 | D | 32 (23 health) | $217K |
| 5 | 67420 | Beloit | 40 | D | 55 (45 health) | $107K |
| 6 | 67478 | Simpson | 37 | F | 11 (10 health) | $26K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Mitchell County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 87.8% of homes built before 1978
- 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Mitchell County, Kansas
Overview
Mitchell County in Kansas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (52/100).
5 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 78 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.
What You Can Do
Mitchell County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
87.8% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.