COUNTY REPORT KS

Sedgwick County, Kansas

50 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Sedgwick County, all 50 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.

How Sedgwick County Compares

Sedgwick County77/100
Kansas avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Sedgwick County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
50
ZIP Codes
29
Water Systems

Sedgwick County scores 13 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
77
Avg Safety Score
50
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 67101 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 67002 (50/100)
$223K
Median Home Value
$1,602
Avg Remediation (72% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sedgwick 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: 13.2 (asthma 10%, diabetes 12%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,057, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.312% avg pipe failure probability, 21% of ZIPs at high risk

53.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
1 (1 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 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% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
53.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
Pipe Failure Probability
21%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $1,057

Flood $772/yr
Energy Code Gap $117/yr
Wildfire $90/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

230,377 housing units in Sedgwick County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 23%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 21%

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 Sedgwick County

$223K
Median Home Value
$1,602
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.6% (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 Sedgwick County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Sedgwick Company Rwd 4 2,580 37
2 Sedgwick Company Rwd 3 6,045 24
3 City of Mulvane, 6,587 24
4 City of Clearwater, 2,626 14
5 Sumner Company Rwd 5 1,429 14

29 total water systems serve Sedgwick County.

All ZIP Codes in Sedgwick County

50 ZIP codes tracked in Sedgwick County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 67101 Maize 83 B 0 $280K
2 67201 Wichita 83 B 0
3 67202 Wichita 83 B 0
4 67203 Wichita 83 B 0 $127K
5 67205 Wichita 83 B 0 $314K
6 67210 Wichita 83 B 0 $181K
7 67215 Wichita 83 B 0 $223K
8 67216 Wichita 83 B 0 $92K
9 67219 Wichita 83 B 0 $156K
10 67221 Mcconnell Afb 83 B 0
11 67223 Wichita 83 B 0 $246K
12 67226 Wichita 83 B 0 $275K
13 67227 Wichita 83 B 0
14 67228 Wichita 83 B 0 $388K
15 67232 Wichita 83 B 0 $584K
16 67260 Wichita 83 B 0
17 67275 Wichita 83 B 0
18 67276 Wichita 83 B 0
19 67277 Wichita 83 B 0
20 67278 Wichita 83 B 0
21 67050 Garden Plain 81 B 1 $280K
22 67108 Mount Hope 81 B 2 $160K
23 67030 Colwich 78 B 4 $263K
24 67060 Haysville 78 B 0 $166K
25 67204 Wichita 78 B 0 $149K
26 67206 Wichita 78 B 0 $318K
27 67207 Wichita 78 B 0 $205K
28 67208 Wichita 78 B 0 $179K
29 67211 Wichita 78 B 0 $99K
30 67213 Wichita 78 B 0 $81K
31 67214 Wichita 78 B 0 $73K
32 67217 Wichita 78 B 0 $115K
33 67220 Wichita 78 B 0 $194K
34 67067 Kechi 77 B 3 $240K
35 67147 Valley Center 74 B 2 $228K
36 67209 Wichita 73 B 0 $210K
37 67212 Wichita 73 B 0 $189K
38 67218 Wichita 73 B 0 $118K
39 67230 Wichita 73 B 0 $388K
40 67235 Wichita 73 B 0 $298K
41 67052 Goddard 72 B 7 $254K
42 67135 Sedgwick 72 B 2 $213K
43 67001 Andale 71 B 2 $333K
44 67110 Mulvane 69 C 14 (1 health) $180K
45 67026 Clearwater 64 C 14 $232K
46 67037 Derby 64 C 10 $227K
47 67149 Viola 64 C 11 $232K
48 67120 Peck 55 C 0 $223K
49 67055 Greenwich 53 D 0 $156K
50 67002 Andover 50 D 0 $272K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Sedgwick County

Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.

Overview

Sedgwick County in Kansas covers 50 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).

12 of 50 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sedgwick County?
Sedgwick County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 50 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sedgwick County?
Sedgwick County is served by 29 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 50 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sedgwick County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sedgwick County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,057 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sedgwick County?
The median home build year in Sedgwick County is 1985. 53.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sedgwick County compare to Kansas?
Sedgwick County has an average water safety score of 77/100, which is above the Kansas state average of 64/100.

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