COUNTY REPORT KS

Thomas County, Kansas

5 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 5 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 5 tracked ZIP records scored
5
ZIP Codes
$153K
Median Home Value
$1,560
Avg Remediation (102% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Thomas 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: 12.3 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 10.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $688, driven primarily by water_lead

73% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1961
Median Build Year
73%
Pre-1978 Housing
47/100
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: $688

Water / Lead $250/yr
Flood $200/yr
Water Infrastructure $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,479 housing units in Thomas County

Pre-1940 16%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 40%
1980–1999 18%
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 Thomas County

$153K
Median Home Value
$1,560
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Thomas County

1 community water system serving Thomas County.

All ZIP Codes in Thomas County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Thomas County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 67701 Colby 0 $167K
2 67732 Brewster $153K
3 67734 Gem $70K
4 67743 Levant $160K
5 67753 Rexford $124K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Thomas County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Thomas County in Kansas covers 5 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.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

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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 Thomas County?
Thomas County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Thomas County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Thomas County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $688 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Thomas County?
The median home build year in Thomas County is 1961. 73% 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). Thomas County, Kansas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/thomas/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-kansas-thomas,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Thomas County, Kansas Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/kansas/thomas/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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