Dodge County, Nebraska
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Dodge County's 13 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Dodge County Compares
How Dodge County Compares
Dodge County scores 8 points below the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Dodge County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 9%, diabetes 11.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,570, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.398% avg pipe failure probability, 62% of ZIPs at high risk
70.9% 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: $1,570
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
25,803 housing units in Dodge 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 Dodge County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Fremont, | 27,230 | 6 |
| 2 | Dodge Company Sid #3 - Lake Ventura | 200 | 6 |
| 3 | Saunders Company Sid 8 | 925 | 6 |
| 4 | Meadowbrook Mobile Home Park | 350 | 6 |
| 5 | Saunders Company Sid 4 - Pawnee Meadows | 136 | 6 |
16 total water systems serve Dodge County.
All ZIP Codes in Dodge County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Dodge County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68031 | Hooper | 70 | B | 0 | $186K |
| 2 | 68026 | Fremont | 67 | C | 3 | — |
| 3 | 68063 | Uehling | 66 | C | 0 | $98K |
| 4 | 68057 | Scribner | 65 | C | 1 | $145K |
| 5 | 68633 | Dodge | 65 | C | 0 | $199K |
| 6 | 68044 | Nickerson | 64 | C | 2 (1 health) | $78K |
| 7 | 68649 | North Bend | 55 | C | 1 | $198K |
| 8 | 68010 | Boys Town | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 68025 | Fremont | 52 | D | 3 | $202K |
| 10 | 68664 | Snyder | 52 | D | 0 | $91K |
| 11 | 68072 | Winslow | 45 | D | 0 | $188K |
| 12 | 68128 | La Vista | 45 | D | 0 | $276K |
| 13 | 68113 | Offutt A F B | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dodge County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Dodge County, Nebraska
Overview
Dodge County in Nebraska covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
5 of 13 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.