Morris County, Kansas
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Morris County's 4 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance — violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.
How Morris County Compares
How Morris County Compares
Morris County scores 17 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 13.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $970, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.455% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
79.8% 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: $970
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,728 housing units in Morris 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 Morris County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morris Company Rwd 1 | 1,788 | 7 |
| 2 | City of Council Grove, | 2,111 | 3 |
| 3 | Lyon Company Rwd 1 | 1,595 | 3 |
| 4 | Coffey Company Rwd 2 | 1,146 | 3 |
| 5 | Lyon Company Rwd 2 | 750 | 3 |
9 total water systems serve Morris County.
All ZIP Codes in Morris County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Morris County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66873 | Wilsey | 83 | B | 0 | $79K |
| 2 | 66872 | White City | 81 | B | 1 | $87K |
| 3 | 66849 | Dwight | 80 | B | 3 | $107K |
| 4 | 66846 | Council Grove | 79 | B | 3 | $144K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Morris 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 — 79.8% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Morris County in Kansas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
3 of 4 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.