Ness County, Kansas
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Ness County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 7 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.
How Ness County Compares
How Ness County Compares
Ness County scores 4 points below the Kansas state average (64/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Ness County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $520, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.451% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
88.1% 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: $520
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,613 housing units in Ness 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 Ness 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 Ness 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 Ness County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnold Waterworks Inc. | 40 | 9 |
| 2 | City of Bazine, | 279 | 5 |
| 3 | City of Ransom, | 253 | 5 |
| 4 | Trego Company Rwd 1 | 70 | 5 |
| 5 | UTICA, CITY OF | 101 | 2 |
7 total water systems serve Ness County.
All ZIP Codes in Ness County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Ness County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67516 | Bazine | 66 | C | 5 | $76K |
| 2 | 67560 | Ness City | 66 | C | 0 | $107K |
| 3 | 67584 | Utica | 65 | C | 2 | $34K |
| 4 | 67572 | Ransom | 62 | C | 5 | $65K |
| 5 | 67515 | Arnold | 60 | C | 9 | $65K |
| 6 | 67521 | Brownell | 60 | C | 1 | $78K |
| 7 | 67518 | Beeler | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ness County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 88.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Ness County, Kansas
Overview
Ness County in Kansas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
5 of 7 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.