COUNTY REPORT KS

Stevens County, Kansas

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Stevens County's 2 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.

How Stevens County Compares

Stevens County78/100
Kansas avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Stevens County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Stevens County scores 14 points above the Kansas state average (64/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 67951 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 67952 (72/100)
$140K
Median Home Value
$650
Avg Remediation (46% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 14.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $365, driven primarily by water_lead

Infrastructure: 0.4% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

71.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
71.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
40%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
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: $365

Water / Lead $275/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

2,233 housing units in Stevens County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 23%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 10%

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 Stevens County

$140K
Median Home Value
$650
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Stevens 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 Stevens County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Stevens County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Stevens County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 67951 Hugoton 83 B 0 $123K
2 67952 Moscow 72 B 0 $157K

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Overview

Stevens County in Kansas covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Stevens County.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Stevens County?
Stevens County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Stevens County?
Stevens 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 Stevens County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Stevens County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $365 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Stevens County?
The median home build year in Stevens County is 1976. 71.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Stevens County compare to Kansas?
Stevens County has an average water safety score of 78/100, which is above the Kansas state average of 64/100.

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