Sherman County, Kansas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Sherman County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Somewhere in the middle: that is where the composite score for Sherman County lands, across 3 tracked ZIP codes.
How Sherman County Compares
How Sherman County Compares
Sherman County scores 5 points below the Kansas state average (71/100) and 7 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.3%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $403, largest modeled factor: Water Lead
76% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $403
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,936 housing units in Sherman County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
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.
Water systems mapped to Sherman County ZIP codes
1 community water system mapped to Sherman County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
- C
Systems with the most violations in Sherman County
1 water system with violations in EPA records.
- C
All ZIP Codes in Sherman County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Sherman County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67735 | Goodland | 66 | C | 2 | $129K |
| 2 | 67733 | Edson | — | — | $152K | |
| 3 | 67741 | Kanorado | — | — | $108K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sherman County
Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 76% of homes built before 1980
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Sherman County in Kansas covers 3 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 1 scored records.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.