COUNTY REPORT KS

Reno County, Kansas

14 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Reno County, all 14 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.

How Reno County Compares

Reno County70/100
Kansas avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Reno County Compares

B
County Grade
70/100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
15
Water Systems

Reno County scores 6 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
70
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 67583 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 67585 (50/100)
$99K
Median Home Value
$1,407
Avg Remediation (142% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Reno 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: 14.5 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 13.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,118, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.475% avg pipe failure probability, 79% of ZIPs at high risk

83.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Reno County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
4 (4 health)
2022
11 (11 health)
2023
17 (17 health)
2024
14 (14 health)
2025
9 (9 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 17 violations. Past 5 years: 55 total (55 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1957
Median Build Year
83.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
48%
Pipe Failure Probability
79%
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: $1,118

Flood $371/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $254/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

27,372 housing units in Reno County

Pre-1940 24%
1940–1959 23%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 10%

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 Reno County

$99K
Median Home Value
$1,407
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44% (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 Reno County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Reno Company Water District 8 260 85
2 Reno Company Rwd 3 450 84
3 City of Hutchinson, 39,712 63
4 Reno Company Rwd 4 635 63
5 Reno Company Rwd 1 150 63

15 total water systems serve Reno County.

All ZIP Codes in Reno County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Reno County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 67583 Turon 83 B 1 $69K
2 67510 Abbyville 81 B 5 $149K
3 67504 Hutchinson 80 B 21 (3 health)
4 67514 Arlington 79 B 3 (3 health) $85K
5 67543 Haven 79 B 3 $103K
6 67570 Pretty Prairie 79 B 5 $165K
7 67561 Nickerson 77 B 18 (1 health) $78K
8 67501 Hutchinson 75 B 21 (3 health) $86K
9 67502 Hutchinson 75 B 21 (3 health) $178K
10 67505 South Hutchinson 58 C 22 (16 health) $149K
11 67581 Sylvia 58 C 32 (20 health) $65K
12 67566 Partridge 53 D 0 $95K
13 67568 Plevna 53 D 0 $115K
14 67585 Yoder 50 D 21 (17 health)

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Overview

Reno County in Kansas covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).

12 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 66 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Reno County?
Reno County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 14 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Reno County?
Reno County is served by 15 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Reno County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Reno County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,118 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Reno County?
The median home build year in Reno County is 1957. 83.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Reno County compare to Kansas?
Reno County has an average water safety score of 70/100, which is above the Kansas state average of 64/100.

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