Deuel County, Nebraska
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Deuel: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Homeowners across Deuel County's 2 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.
How Deuel County Compares
How Deuel County Compares
Deuel County scores 18 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 14.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,315, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.535% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
92.5% 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: $1,315
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,098 housing units in Deuel 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 Deuel County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Deuel 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 Deuel County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Deuel County
2 community water systems serving Deuel County.
- B
- B
Systems with the most violations in Deuel County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- B
All ZIP Codes in Deuel County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Deuel County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69122 | Big Springs | 83 | B | 0 | $100K |
| 2 | 69129 | Chappell | 82 | B | 1 (1 health) | $99K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Deuel County
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Overview
Deuel County in Nebraska covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.