Cass County, Nebraska
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Cass County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Water monitoring data from Cass County's 15 ZIP codes tells a below-average story - health violations are present and system-level detail is worth checking.
How Cass County Compares
How Cass County Compares
Cass County scores 17 points below the Nebraska state average (67/100) and 23 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cass County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 10.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,493, driven primarily by flood
65.3% 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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,493
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,627 housing units in Cass 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 Cass County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cass 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 Cass County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Cass County
5 community water systems serving Cass County.
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All ZIP Codes in Cass County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Cass County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68048 | Plattsmouth | 50 | D | 0 | $256K |
| 2 | 68016 | Cedar Creek | — | — | 0 | $375K |
| 3 | 68037 | Louisville | — | — | 0 | $254K |
| 4 | 68058 | South Bend | — | — | $473K | |
| 5 | 68304 | Alvo | — | — | $307K | |
| 6 | 68307 | Avoca | — | — | $171K | |
| 7 | 68347 | Eagle | — | — | $221K | |
| 8 | 68349 | Elmwood | — | — | $222K | |
| 9 | 68366 | Greenwood | — | — | 0 | $207K |
| 10 | 68403 | Manley | — | — | $205K | |
| 11 | 68407 | Murdock | — | — | $309K | |
| 12 | 68409 | Murray | — | — | 0 | $223K |
| 13 | 68413 | Nehawka | — | — | 0 | $293K |
| 14 | 68455 | Union | — | — | 0 | $309K |
| 15 | 68463 | Weeping Water | — | — | $208K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cass 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cass County, Nebraska
Overview
Cass County in Nebraska covers 15 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100) across 1 scored records.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
What You Can Do
Cass County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
65.3% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.