Sherman County, Kansas
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Sherman County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 2 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Sherman County Compares
How Sherman County Compares
Sherman County scores 4 points below the Kansas state average (64/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $545, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.48% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
89.5% 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
2,893 housing units in Sherman 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 Sherman County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sherman 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 Sherman County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Sherman County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Sherman County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67735 | Goodland | 65 | C | 2 | $129K |
| 2 | 67741 | Kanorado | 54 | D | 13 | $108K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sherman 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 — 89.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Sherman County in Kansas covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
2 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.