Butler County, Nebraska
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Butler County: 9 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Butler County Compares
How Butler County Compares
Butler County scores 2 points below the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Butler County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 11.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $873, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.439% avg pipe failure probability, 78% of ZIPs at high risk
80.6% 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: $873
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,537 housing units in Butler 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 Butler County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Butler 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 Butler 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 Butler County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellwood, Village of | 435 | 1 |
| 2 | Rising City, Village of | 374 | 1 |
| 3 | ULYSSES, VILLAGE OF | 176 | 1 |
| 4 | Abie, Village of | 65 | 0 |
| 5 | Bruno, Village of | 99 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve Butler County.
All ZIP Codes in Butler County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Butler County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68635 | Dwight | 70 | B | 0 | $205K |
| 2 | 68624 | Bellwood | 68 | C | 1 | $151K |
| 3 | 68001 | Abie | 66 | C | 0 | $67K |
| 4 | 68014 | Bruno | 66 | C | 0 | $125K |
| 5 | 68626 | Brainard | 66 | C | 0 | $184K |
| 6 | 68632 | David City | 66 | C | 0 | $177K |
| 7 | 68658 | Rising City | 64 | C | 1 | $176K |
| 8 | 68669 | Ulysses | 64 | C | 1 (1 health) | $123K |
| 9 | 68667 | Surprise | 40 | D | 0 | $300K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Butler County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 80.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Butler County, Nebraska
Overview
Butler County in Nebraska covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
3 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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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.