Boone County, Nebraska
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Safe water is the norm for most of Boone County's 4 ZIP codes — but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.
How Boone County Compares
How Boone County Compares
Boone County scores 2 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 8.9%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $928, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.448% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
80.8% 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: $928
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,084 housing units in Boone 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 Boone County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Boone 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 Boone County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Boone County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Albion, | 1,700 | 1 |
| 2 | Cedar Rapids, Village of | 382 | 0 |
| 3 | Petersburg, Village of | 333 | 0 |
| 4 | Primrose, Village of | 69 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Boone County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Boone County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68620 | Albion | 70 | B | 1 | $214K |
| 2 | 68627 | Cedar Rapids | 66 | C | 0 | $105K |
| 3 | 68652 | Petersburg | 66 | C | 0 | $123K |
| 4 | 68655 | Primrose | 66 | C | 0 | $116K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Boone 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 — 80.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Boone County in Nebraska covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
1 of 4 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.