Stafford County, Kansas
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 4 ZIP codes in Stafford County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Stafford County Compares
How Stafford County Compares
Stafford County scores 2 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $758, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.487% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
88.3% 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: $758
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,050 housing units in Stafford 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 Stafford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Stafford 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 Stafford County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Stafford County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Stafford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67557 | Macksville | 80 | B | 3 | $98K |
| 2 | 67578 | Stafford | 78 | B | 6 (1 health) | $78K |
| 3 | 67545 | Hudson | 53 | D | 0 | $116K |
| 4 | 67576 | Saint John | 53 | D | 0 | $119K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Stafford County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 88.3% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Stafford County in Kansas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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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.