Sheridan County, Kansas
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Monitoring figures for Sheridan County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 2 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Sheridan County Compares
How Sheridan County Compares
Sheridan County scores 1 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 11.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $545, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.42% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
83.5% 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: $545
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,010 housing units in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Sheridan County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Sheridan County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67740 | Hoxie | 66 | C | 0 | $167K |
| 2 | 67757 | Selden | 64 | C | 2 | $87K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sheridan County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 83.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Sheridan County in Kansas covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.