Trego County, Kansas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Monitoring figures for Trego County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 3 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Trego County Compares
How Trego County Compares
Trego County scores 7 points below the Kansas state average (64/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $587, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.42% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
84.3% 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: $587
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,414 housing units in Trego 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 Trego County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Trego 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 Trego County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Trego County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Collyer, | 94 | 1 |
| 2 | WAKEENEY, CITY OF | 1,790 | 1 |
| 3 | Trego Company Rwd 2 | 1,500 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Trego County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Trego County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67631 | Collyer | 66 | C | 1 | $85K |
| 2 | 67672 | Wakeeney | 66 | C | 1 | $113K |
| 3 | 67656 | Ogallah | 40 | D | 0 | $204K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Trego County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 84.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Trego County in Kansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.