Cherry County, Nebraska
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 91/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Cherry County's 8 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Cherry County Compares
How Cherry County Compares
Cherry County scores 26 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 23 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cherry County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 13.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,046, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.437% avg pipe failure probability, 63% of ZIPs at high risk
80.3% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,046
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,848 housing units in Cherry 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 Cherry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cherry 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 Cherry 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 Cherry County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wood Lake, Village of | 70 | 4 |
| 2 | Merriman, Village of | 87 | 2 |
| 3 | City of Valentine, | 2,737 | 1 |
| 4 | Cody, Village of | 149 | 0 |
| 5 | Crookston, Village of | 69 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Cherry County.
All ZIP Codes in Cherry County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Cherry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69201 | Valentine | 99 | A | 1 | $141K |
| 2 | 69211 | Cody | 99 | A | 0 | $123K |
| 3 | 69212 | Crookston | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 4 | 69216 | Kilgore | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 5 | 69218 | Merriman | 98 | A | 2 (1 health) | $108K |
| 6 | 69221 | Wood Lake | 98 | A | 4 (1 health) | — |
| 7 | 69219 | Nenzel | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 69220 | Sparks | 66 | C | 0 | $244K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cherry County
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- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 80.3% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cherry County, Nebraska
Overview
Cherry County in Nebraska covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (91/100).
3 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations 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.