COUNTY REPORT NE

Deuel County, Nebraska

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Homeowners across Deuel County's 2 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.

How Deuel County Compares

Deuel County83/100
Nebraska avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Deuel County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

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: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 69122 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 69129 (82/100)
$100K
Median Home Value
$1,150
Avg Remediation (115% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 14.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,040, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.47% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

92.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1954
Median Build Year
92.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
47%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,040

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $400/yr
Flood $100/yr

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

Pre-1940 42%
1940–1959 32%
1960–1979 16%
1980–1999 7%
2000+ 3%

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

$100K
Median Home Value
$1,150
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Deuel County?
Deuel County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Deuel County?
Deuel County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Deuel County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Deuel County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,040 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Deuel County?
The median home build year in Deuel County is 1954. 92.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Deuel County compare to Nebraska?
Deuel County has an average water safety score of 83/100, which is above the Nebraska state average of 65/100.

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