Dixon County, Nebraska
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 9 ZIP codes, Dixon County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.
How Dixon County Compares
How Dixon County Compares
Dixon County scores 9 points below the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 12 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Dixon County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 9%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $882, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.468% avg pipe failure probability, 78% of ZIPs at high risk
80.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Dixon County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 26 total (26 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $882
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,583 housing units in Dixon 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 Dixon County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dixon 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 Dixon 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 Dixon County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen, Village of | 377 | 18 |
| 2 | City of Ponca, | 894 | 12 |
| 3 | Martinsburg, Village of | 78 | 12 |
| 4 | WAKEFIELD, CITY OF | 1,450 | 1 |
| 5 | Dixon, Village of | 80 | 1 |
10 total water systems serve Dixon County.
All ZIP Codes in Dixon County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Dixon County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68728 | Concord | 66 | C | 0 | $160K |
| 2 | 68732 | Dixon | 64 | C | 1 | $138K |
| 3 | 68751 | Maskell | 64 | C | 1 | $52K |
| 4 | 68757 | Newcastle | 64 | C | 1 | $115K |
| 5 | 68784 | Wakefield | 64 | C | 1 | $123K |
| 6 | 68785 | Waterbury | 64 | C | 1 | $202K |
| 7 | 68062 | Thurston | 53 | D | 0 | $158K |
| 8 | 68770 | Ponca | 45 | D | 12 (12 health) | $206K |
| 9 | 68710 | Allen | 22 | F | 18 (18 health) | $144K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dixon County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 80.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Dixon County, Nebraska
Overview
Dixon County in Nebraska covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100).
7 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 30 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.