Blaine County, Nebraska
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Blaine County earns a high water safety grade — 3 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Blaine County Compares
How Blaine County Compares
Blaine County scores 12 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 12.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $873, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.437% 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: $873
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
240 housing units in Blaine County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Blaine County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Blaine County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Blaine County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68833 | Dunning | 99 | A | 0 | $85K |
| 2 | 68821 | Brewster | 66 | C | 0 | $182K |
| 3 | 69142 | Halsey | 66 | C | 0 | $475K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Blaine 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 — 79.7% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Blaine County in Nebraska covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Blaine County.
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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.