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
How Boyd County Compares
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
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.
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
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: $1,000
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
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
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
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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Boyd County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 84.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Boyd County, Nebraska
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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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.