COUNTY REPORT KS

Phillips County, Kansas

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Phillips County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 7 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.

How Phillips County Compares

Phillips County64/100
Kansas avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Phillips County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Phillips County scores 0 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 67621 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 67661 (61/100)
$95K
Median Home Value
$1,286
Avg Remediation (136% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Phillips County, Kansas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $673, driven primarily by water_lead

Infrastructure: 0.479% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

85% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1966
Median Build Year
85%
Pre-1978 Housing
48%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $673

Water / Lead $429/yr
Energy Code Gap $244/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

2,757 housing units in Phillips County

Pre-1940 29%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 34%
1980–1999 13%
2000+ 5%

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 Phillips County

$95K
Median Home Value
$1,286
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Phillips 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 Phillips County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Phillips County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Phillips Company Rwd 1 432 12
2 City of Glade, 52 11
3 City of Phillipsburg, 2,254 7
4 City of Speed, 36 7
5 City of Logan, 440 5

9 total water systems serve Phillips County.

All ZIP Codes in Phillips County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Phillips County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 67621 Agra 66 C 0 $81K
2 67644 Kirwin 66 C 0 $75K
3 67664 Prairie View 66 C 0 $151K
4 67647 Long Island 65 C 3 $110K
5 67646 Logan 62 C 5 $80K
6 67639 Glade 61 C 4 (1 health) $178K
7 67661 Phillipsburg 61 C 7 (1 health) $95K

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Overview

Phillips County in Kansas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).

4 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Phillips County?
Phillips County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Phillips County?
Phillips County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Phillips County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Phillips County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $673 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Phillips County?
The median home build year in Phillips County is 1966. 85% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Phillips County compare to Kansas?
Phillips County has an average water safety score of 64/100, which is above the Kansas state average of 64/100.

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