Wallace County, Kansas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
For most households in Wallace County, the 3 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.
How Wallace County Compares
How Wallace County Compares
Wallace County scores 8 points below the Kansas state average (64/100) and 12 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10%, diabetes 13.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $587, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.43% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
79.7% 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
772 housing units in Wallace 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 Wallace County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wallace 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 Wallace 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 Wallace County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Wallace, | 45 | 5 |
| 2 | Wallace Company Rwd 1 | 245 | 1 |
| 3 | City of Sharon Springs, | 744 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Wallace County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Wallace County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67762 | Weskan | 66 | C | 1 | $154K |
| 2 | 67758 | Sharon Springs | 55 | C | 0 | $94K |
| 3 | 67761 | Wallace | 46 | D | 5 | $75K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wallace 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 — 79.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Wallace County in Kansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100).
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.