COUNTY REPORT KS

Republic County, Kansas

9 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 9 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 9 tracked ZIP records scored
9
ZIP Codes
$68K
Median Home Value
$1,567
Avg Remediation (231% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Republic County, Kansas

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 14.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,259, driven primarily by water_lead

93.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
7 (7 health)
2023
15 (15 health)
2024
11 (11 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 35 total (35 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1903
Median Build Year
93.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
60/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,259

Water / Lead $500/yr
Water Infrastructure $400/yr
Flood $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

2,600 housing units in Republic County

Pre-1940 49%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 9%
2000+ 3%

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 Republic County

$68K
Median Home Value
$1,567
Est. Remediation Cost
2.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

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 Republic County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Republic County

2 community water systems serving Republic County.

Systems with the most violations in Republic County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Republic County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Republic County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 66930 Agenda 12 (10 health) $26K
2 66935 Belleville 21 (18 health) $84K
3 66939 Courtland $125K
4 66940 Cuba 12 (10 health) $52K
5 66959 Munden $91K
6 66960 Narka $36K
7 66961 Norway
8 66964 Republic $22K
9 66966 Scandia $97K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Republic County

Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.

Overview

Republic County in Kansas covers 9 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 18 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Republic County?
Republic County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Republic County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Republic County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,259 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Republic County?
The median home build year in Republic County is 1903. 93.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Republic County, Kansas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/republic/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-kansas-republic,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Republic County, Kansas Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/republic/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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