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
How Reno County Compares
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
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Reno County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $1,118
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
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
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
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) | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Reno County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 83.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Reno County, Kansas
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.