Seward County, Kansas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Seward County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 3 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Seward County Compares
How Seward County Compares
Seward County scores 14 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.7 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 13.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $687, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.347% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
68.5% 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: $687
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,151 housing units in Seward 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 Seward County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Seward 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 Seward County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Seward County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Liberal, | 19,640 | 12 |
| 2 | Rolling Hills Landowners Assn | 130 | 12 |
| 3 | City of Kismet, | 337 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Seward County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Seward County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67859 | Kismet | 81 | B | 1 | $143K |
| 2 | 67905 | Liberal | 79 | B | 6 | — |
| 3 | 67901 | Liberal | 74 | B | 6 | $131K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Seward County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Seward County in Kansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
← Back to Kansas water quality report
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.