Brown County, Nebraska
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Brown County — spanning 3 ZIP codes — records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How Brown County Compares
How Brown County Compares
Brown County scores 22 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,057, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.453% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
86% 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: $1,057
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,667 housing units in Brown County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Brown County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Brown County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Brown County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69210 | Ainsworth | 99 | A | 0 | $103K |
| 2 | 69217 | Long Pine | 97 | A | 1 | $54K |
| 3 | 69214 | Johnstown | 66 | C | 0 | $181K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Brown County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 86% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Brown County in Nebraska covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).
1 of 3 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.