Pawnee County, Kansas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Pawnee County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 3 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Pawnee County Compares
How Pawnee County Compares
Pawnee County scores 1 points below the Kansas state average (64/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $803, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.47% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
81% 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: $803
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,882 housing units in Pawnee 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 Pawnee 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 Pawnee County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Pawnee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Larned, | 3,621 | 10 |
| 2 | Larned State Hospital | 1,900 | 10 |
| 3 | City of Rozel, | 98 | 4 |
| 4 | City of Burdett, | 218 | 2 |
All ZIP Codes in Pawnee County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Pawnee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67574 | Rozel | 69 | C | 4 (1 health) | $78K |
| 2 | 67523 | Burdett | 65 | C | 2 | $72K |
| 3 | 67550 | Larned | 56 | C | 10 | $111K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pawnee County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 81% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Pawnee County in Kansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.