COUNTY REPORT KS

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

Sheridan County65/100
Kansas avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Sheridan County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 67740 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 67757 (64/100)
$127K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (94% of home value)

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

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1958
Median Build Year
83.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
42%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $545

Water / Lead $275/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

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

Pre-1940 24%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 35%
1980–1999 14%
2000+ 6%

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

$127K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Sheridan County?
Sheridan County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sheridan County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sheridan County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $545 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sheridan County?
The median home build year in Sheridan County is 1958. 83.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sheridan County compare to Kansas?
Sheridan County has an average water safety score of 65/100, which is above the Kansas state average of 64/100.

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