COUNTY REPORT NE

Boyd County, Nebraska

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Boyd County, 5 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.

How Boyd County Compares

Boyd County66/100
Nebraska avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Boyd County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Boyd County scores 1 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 68719 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 68746 (63/100)
$107K
Median Home Value
$1,680
Avg Remediation (157% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Boyd County, Nebraska

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 9%, diabetes 14.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,000, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.434% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

84.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1952
Median Build Year
84.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
43%
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: $1,000

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $300/yr
Flood $160/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,271 housing units in Boyd County

Pre-1940 44%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 18%
2000+ 3%

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 Boyd County

$107K
Median Home Value
$1,680
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Boyd 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 Boyd County residents

Asthma 9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Boyd County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Lynch, Village of 198 1
2 Verdel, Village of 30 1
3 Naper, Village of 100 1
4 Boyd Company Rwd #1 51 1
5 Boyd Company Rwd 2 490 1

8 total water systems serve Boyd County.

All ZIP Codes in Boyd County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Boyd County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 68719 Bristow 70 B 0 $182K
2 68722 Butte 66 C 0 $70K
3 68755 Naper 66 C 1 $107K
4 68777 Spencer 66 C 1 $120K
5 68746 Lynch 63 C 1 $66K

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Overview

Boyd County in Nebraska covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).

3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Boyd County?
Boyd County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Boyd County?
Boyd County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Boyd County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Boyd County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,000 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Boyd County?
The median home build year in Boyd County is 1952. 84.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Boyd County compare to Nebraska?
Boyd County has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is above the Nebraska state average of 65/100.

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