Pratt County, Kansas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 46/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 5 ZIP codes, Pratt County carries a low water safety grade — health-based violations appear in a significant share of areas.
How Pratt County Compares
How Pratt County Compares
Pratt County scores 18 points below the Kansas state average (64/100) and 22 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pratt County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $740, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.536% avg pipe failure probability, 80% of ZIPs at high risk
83.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Pratt County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 35 total (35 health-based).
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: $740
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,107 housing units in Pratt 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 Pratt County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pratt 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 Pratt 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 Pratt County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Coats, | 68 | 38 |
| 2 | IUKA, CITY OF | 155 | 17 |
| 3 | City of Pratt, | 6,573 | 5 |
| 4 | City of Sawyer, | 91 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Pratt County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Pratt County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67134 | Sawyer | 66 | C | 0 | $106K |
| 2 | 67028 | Coats | 48 | D | 38 | — |
| 3 | 67124 | Pratt | 45 | D | 5 (5 health) | $119K |
| 4 | 67021 | Byers | 40 | D | 0 | $103K |
| 5 | 67066 | Iuka | 33 | F | 17 (15 health) | $110K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pratt County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 83.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pratt County, Kansas
Overview
Pratt County in Kansas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (46/100).
3 of 5 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.
What You Can Do
Pratt County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
83.6% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.