COUNTY REPORT NE

Chase County, Nebraska

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Monitoring figures for Chase County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 4 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.

How Chase County Compares

Chase County68/100
Nebraska avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Chase County Compares

C
County Grade
68/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Chase County scores 3 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
68
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 69033 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 69027 (53/100)
$204K
Median Home Value
$400
Avg Remediation (20% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 9.1%, diabetes 12.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $815, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.422% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

76.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1964
Median Build Year
76.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
42%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
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: $815

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $275/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,921 housing units in Chase County

Pre-1940 26%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 10%

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 Chase County

$204K
Median Home Value
$400
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Chase County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Chase County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 69033 Imperial 83 B 0 $204K
2 69045 Wauneta 83 B 0 $99K
3 69023 Champion 53 D 0 $272K
4 69027 Enders 53 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Chase County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Chase County in Nebraska covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Chase County.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Chase County?
Chase 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 Chase County?
Chase County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Chase County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Chase County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $815 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Chase County?
The median home build year in Chase County is 1964. 76.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Chase County compare to Nebraska?
Chase County has an average water safety score of 68/100, which is above the Nebraska state average of 65/100.

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