Montgomery County, Kansas
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
For most households in Montgomery County, the 11 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.
How Montgomery County Compares
How Montgomery County Compares
Montgomery County scores 3 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Montgomery County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 13.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,202, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.431% avg pipe failure probability, 73% of ZIPs at high risk
74.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Montgomery County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 14 violations. Past 5 years: 33 total (33 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: $1,202
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
15,872 housing units in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery Company Rwd 6 | 1,092 | 78 |
| 2 | Montgomery Company Rwd 1c | 2,450 | 62 |
| 3 | Montgomery Company Rwd 4 | 745 | 41 |
| 4 | Montgomery Company Rwd 12 | 756 | 36 |
| 5 | Montgomery Company Rwd 9 | 430 | 30 |
26 total water systems serve Montgomery County.
All ZIP Codes in Montgomery County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Montgomery County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67347 | Havana | 81 | B | 2 | $156K |
| 2 | 67335 | Cherryvale | 79 | B | 6 | $97K |
| 3 | 67340 | Dearing | 79 | B | 3 | $76K |
| 4 | 67363 | Sycamore | 76 | B | 5 | — |
| 5 | 67337 | Coffeyville | 70 | B | 15 (3 health) | $69K |
| 6 | 67333 | Caney | 69 | C | 27 (8 health) | $127K |
| 7 | 67344 | Elk City | 68 | C | 18 (9 health) | $104K |
| 8 | 67301 | Independence | 60 | C | 12 | $110K |
| 9 | 66714 | Benedict | 53 | D | 0 | $59K |
| 10 | 67355 | Niotaze | 53 | D | 0 | $126K |
| 11 | 67364 | Tyro | 53 | D | 0 | $134K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Montgomery County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 74.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Montgomery County, Kansas
Overview
Montgomery County in Kansas covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
8 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 20 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.