COUNTY REPORT KS

Sumner County, Kansas

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Sumner County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

High on the scale: Sumner County (12 ZIP codes).

How Sumner County Compares

Sumner County74/100
Kansas avg71/100
National avg73/100

How Sumner County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Sumner County scores 3 points above the Kansas state average (71/100) and 1 points above the national average (73/100).

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

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 67152 (74/100)
Lowest ZIP: 67152 (74/100)
$111K
Median Home Value
$500
Avg Remediation (0.45% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sumner County, Kansas

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

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 12.4%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $838, largest modeled factor: Flood

68% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1967
Median Build Year
68%
Pre-1980 Housing
46/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
83%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $838

Flood $775/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr
Water / Lead $175/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

9,908 housing units in Sumner County

Pre-1940 29%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 12%

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 Sumner County

$111K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Sumner County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Sumner County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Sumner County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Sumner County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

10 water systems mapped to Sumner County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Sumner County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Sumner County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Sumner County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 67152 Wellington 74 B 19 $105K
2 67004 Argonia — — 5 $117K
3 67013 Belle Plaine — — 11 $157K
4 67022 Caldwell — — $79K
5 67031 Conway Springs — — 14 $157K
6 67051 Geuda Springs — — 4 $87K
7 67103 Mayfield — — $89K
8 67105 Milan — — $75K
9 67106 Milton — — 6 $208K
10 67119 Oxford — — 8 $119K
11 67120 Peck — — 5 $223K
12 67140 South Haven — — $94K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Sumner County

The guides listed here are chosen from this county's data, and the short note beside each one says why it made the list.

Overview

Sumner County in Kansas covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100) across 1 scored records.

8 of 8 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

Is water safe in Sumner County?
Sumner County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (12 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Sumner County?
We map 10 public water systems to 12 ZIP codes in our data for Sumner County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sumner County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Sumner County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $838 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Sumner County?
The median home build year in Sumner County is 1967. 68% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Sumner County compare to Kansas?
Sumner County has an average Home Safety Score of 74/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Kansas state average of 71/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sumner County, KS: HSS 74/100; 34 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/sumner/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-kansas-sumner,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sumner County, KS: HSS 74/100; 34 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/sumner/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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