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
How Chase County Compares
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
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
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: $815
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 76.8% of homes built before 1978
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.