COUNTY REPORT NE

Box Butte County, Nebraska

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Water systems in Box Butte County serve 4 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.

How Box Butte County Compares

Box Butte County71/100
Nebraska avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Box Butte County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Box Butte County scores 6 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 69301 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 69354 (53/100)
$141K
Median Home Value
$1,150
Avg Remediation (82% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 12.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,128, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.482% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

86.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.3% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1949
Median Build Year
86.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
48%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,128

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $338/yr
Wildfire $150/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

5,510 housing units in Box Butte County

Pre-1940 28%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 12%
2000+ 12%

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 Box Butte County

$141K
Median Home Value
$1,150
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Box Butte 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 Box Butte County residents

Asthma 9.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

All ZIP Codes in Box Butte County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Box Butte County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 69301 Alliance 83 B 0 $165K
2 69348 Hemingford 83 B 0 $116K
3 69351 Lakeside 63 C 0 $102K
4 69354 Marsland 53 D 0 $174K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Box Butte County

Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.

Overview

Box Butte County in Nebraska covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Box Butte County.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Box Butte County?
Box Butte County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Box Butte County?
Box Butte County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Box Butte County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Box Butte County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,128 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Box Butte County?
The median home build year in Box Butte County is 1949. 86.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Box Butte County compare to Nebraska?
Box Butte County has an average water safety score of 71/100, which is above the Nebraska state average of 65/100.

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