COUNTY REPORT KS

Smith County, Kansas

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$83K
Median Home Value
$2,280
Avg Remediation (274% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Smith County, Kansas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 13.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,103, driven primarily by water_lead

93.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1925
Median Build Year
93.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
58/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,103

Water / Lead $475/yr
Water Infrastructure $358/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

2,048 housing units in Smith County

Pre-1940 42%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 8%
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 Smith County

$83K
Median Home Value
$2,280
Est. Remediation Cost
2.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Smith County residents

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Smith County

2 community water systems serving Smith County.

Systems with the most violations in Smith County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Smith County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Smith County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 66932 Athol $93K
2 66951 Kensington $83K
3 66952 Lebanon 3 $67K
4 66967 Smith Center 4 $107K
5 67628 Cedar
6 67638 Gaylord $51K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Smith County

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Overview

Smith County in Kansas covers 6 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

2 of 2 ZIP codes 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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Smith County?
Smith County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Smith County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Smith County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,103 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Smith County?
The median home build year in Smith County is 1925. 93.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Smith County, Kansas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/smith/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-kansas-smith,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Smith County, Kansas Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/smith/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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