COUNTY REPORT NE

Custer County, Nebraska

12 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 12 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 12 tracked ZIP records scored
12
ZIP Codes
$135K
Median Home Value
$950
Avg Remediation (70% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Custer County, Nebraska

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 12.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,143, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

76.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1952
Median Build Year
76.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
52/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
92%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,143

Energy Code Gap $518/yr
Water / Lead $283/yr
Water Infrastructure $275/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,388 housing units in Custer County

Pre-1940 39%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 14%
2000+ 11%

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 Custer County

$135K
Median Home Value
$950
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Custer County

1 community water system serving Custer County.

All ZIP Codes in Custer County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Custer County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 68813 Anselmo $261K
2 68814 Ansley $99K
3 68822 Broken Bow 0 $151K
4 68825 Callaway $189K
5 68828 Comstock $116K
6 68834 Eddyville $108K
7 68855 Mason City $213K
8 68856 Merna $195K
9 68860 Oconto $59K
10 68874 Sargent $96K
11 68881 Westerville
12 69120 Arnold $135K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Custer County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Custer County in Nebraska covers 12 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

← Back to Nebraska Home Safety Profile

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Custer County?
Custer County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Custer County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Custer County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,143 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Custer County?
The median home build year in Custer County is 1952. 76.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Custer County, Nebraska Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/nebraska/custer/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-nebraska-custer,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Custer County, Nebraska Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/nebraska/custer/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

Get safety alerts for Custer, Nebraska

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool - no phone call required.