Woodson County, Kansas
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 4 ZIP codes, Woodson County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.
How Woodson County Compares
How Woodson County Compares
Woodson County scores 4 points below the Kansas state average (64/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 13.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $393, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.455% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
70.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Woodson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 25 total (25 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $393
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,880 housing units in Woodson 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 Woodson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Woodson 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 Woodson County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Woodson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WOODSON CO RWD 1 | 1,773 | 43 |
| 2 | Wilson Company Rwd 9 | 447 | 43 |
| 3 | City of Yates Center, | 1,335 | 28 |
| 4 | Wilson Company Rwd 11 | 836 | 15 |
| 5 | City of Toronto, | 203 | 15 |
All ZIP Codes in Woodson County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Woodson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66761 | Piqua | 83 | B | 0 | $153K |
| 2 | 66758 | Neosho Falls | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 3 | 66777 | Toronto | 52 | D | 15 (10 health) | $57K |
| 4 | 66783 | Yates Center | 50 | D | 28 (20 health) | $90K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Woodson 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 — 70.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Woodson County in Kansas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 30 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.