Cheyenne County, Nebraska
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Cheyenne County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 6 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Cheyenne County Compares
How Cheyenne County Compares
Cheyenne County scores 17 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cheyenne County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $858, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.438% avg pipe failure probability, 80% of ZIPs at high risk
82.8% 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: $858
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,992 housing units in Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gurley, Village of | 228 | 2 |
| 2 | Dalton, Village of | 320 | 0 |
| 3 | Lodgepole, Village of | 206 | 0 |
| 4 | Potter, Village of | 337 | 0 |
| 5 | City of Sidney, | 6,720 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Cheyenne County.
All ZIP Codes in Cheyenne County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Cheyenne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69131 | Dalton | 83 | B | 0 | $106K |
| 2 | 69156 | Potter | 83 | B | 0 | $116K |
| 3 | 69160 | Sidney | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 4 | 69162 | Sidney | 83 | B | 0 | $140K |
| 5 | 69141 | Gurley | 82 | B | 2 | $107K |
| 6 | 69149 | Lodgepole | 78 | B | 0 | $113K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cheyenne County
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cheyenne County, Nebraska
Overview
Cheyenne County in Nebraska covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
1 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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)
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