Saline County, Kansas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Saline County's 6 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Saline County Compares
How Saline County Compares
Saline 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Saline County, Kansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $948, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.387% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
67% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $948
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,719 housing units in Saline 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 Saline County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Saline 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 Saline 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 Saline County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ottawa Company Rwd 2 | 1,794 | 125 |
| 2 | Saline Company Rwd 4 | 768 | 125 |
| 3 | City of Salina, | 46,481 | 116 |
| 4 | Sundowner, Inc. | 220 | 116 |
| 5 | Dickinson Company Rwd 2 | 1,703 | 81 |
16 total water systems serve Saline County.
All ZIP Codes in Saline County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Saline County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67442 | Falun | 70 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 67416 | Assaria | 69 | C | 2 | $182K |
| 3 | 67402 | Salina | 65 | C | 58 (1 health) | — |
| 4 | 67425 | Brookville | 61 | C | 9 | $143K |
| 5 | 67401 | Salina | 59 | C | 58 (1 health) | $173K |
| 6 | 67448 | Gypsum | 58 | C | 12 | $129K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Saline County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Saline County, Kansas
Overview
Saline County in Kansas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
5 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.