Antelope County, Nebraska
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 7 ZIP codes in Antelope County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Antelope County Compares
How Antelope County Compares
Antelope County scores 16 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Antelope County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $940, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.451% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
87% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Antelope County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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: $940
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,765 housing units in Antelope 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 Antelope County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Antelope 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 Antelope 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 Antelope County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearwater, Village of | 320 | 2 |
| 2 | Orchard, Village of | 379 | 2 |
| 3 | City of Elgin, | 717 | 0 |
| 4 | Brunswick, Village of | 190 | 0 |
| 5 | City of Neligh, | 1,592 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Antelope County.
All ZIP Codes in Antelope County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Antelope County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68636 | Elgin | 83 | B | 0 | $105K |
| 2 | 68720 | Brunswick | 83 | B | 0 | $131K |
| 3 | 68756 | Neligh | 83 | B | 0 | $150K |
| 4 | 68761 | Oakdale | 83 | B | 0 | $53K |
| 5 | 68773 | Royal | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 6 | 68726 | Clearwater | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) | $110K |
| 7 | 68764 | Orchard | 73 | B | 2 (2 health) | $109K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Antelope County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 87% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Antelope County, Nebraska
Overview
Antelope County in Nebraska covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
2 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.