Douglas County, Nebraska
53 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Douglas County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
The systems supplying Douglas County's 53 ZIP codes vary in performance - most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Douglas County Compares
How Douglas County Compares
Douglas County scores 1 points below the Nebraska state average (67/100) and 7 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Douglas County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.7 (asthma 8.7%, diabetes 9.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,390, driven primarily by flood
59.6% 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
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: $1,390
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
244,555 housing units in Douglas 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 Douglas County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Douglas 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 Douglas County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Douglas County
8 community water systems serving Douglas County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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11 total water systems serve Douglas County.
Systems with the most violations in Douglas County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Douglas County
53 ZIP codes tracked in Douglas County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68069 | Waterloo | 67 | C | 0 | $352K |
| 2 | 68007 | Bennington | 66 | C | 1 | $370K |
| 3 | 68022 | Elkhorn | 66 | C | 1 | $453K |
| 4 | 68102 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $351K |
| 5 | 68104 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $158K |
| 6 | 68105 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $188K |
| 7 | 68106 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $203K |
| 8 | 68107 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $143K |
| 9 | 68108 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $125K |
| 10 | 68110 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $114K |
| 11 | 68111 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $102K |
| 12 | 68112 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $139K |
| 13 | 68113 | Offutt A F B | 66 | C | 2 | — |
| 14 | 68114 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $273K |
| 15 | 68116 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $320K |
| 16 | 68117 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $158K |
| 17 | 68118 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $365K |
| 18 | 68122 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $231K |
| 19 | 68124 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $277K |
| 20 | 68127 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $231K |
| 21 | 68131 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $225K |
| 22 | 68134 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $204K |
| 23 | 68135 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $323K |
| 24 | 68138 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $223K |
| 25 | 68142 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $316K |
| 26 | 68152 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $301K |
| 27 | 68154 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | $298K |
| 28 | 68182 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | — |
| 29 | 68183 | Omaha | 66 | C | 1 | — |
| 30 | 68130 | Omaha | 65 | C | 2 | $385K |
| 31 | 68137 | Omaha | 65 | C | 2 | $233K |
| 32 | 68144 | Omaha | 65 | C | 2 | $249K |
| 33 | 68164 | Omaha | 65 | C | 2 | $241K |
| 34 | 68010 | Boys Town | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 68039 | Macy | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 68055 | Rosalie | — | — | $51K | |
| 37 | 68064 | Valley | — | — | 1 | $476K |
| 38 | 68103 | Omaha | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 68109 | Omaha | — | — | — | |
| 40 | 68119 | Omaha | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 68120 | Omaha | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 68139 | Omaha | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 68145 | Omaha | — | — | — | |
| 44 | 68155 | Omaha | — | — | — | |
| 45 | 68172 | Omaha | — | — | — | |
| 46 | 68175 | Omaha | — | — | — | |
| 47 | 68176 | Omaha | — | — | — | |
| 48 | 68178 | Omaha | — | — | 1 | — |
| 49 | 68179 | Omaha | — | — | — | |
| 50 | 68180 | Omaha | — | — | — | |
| 51 | 68181 | Omaha | — | — | — | |
| 52 | 68197 | Omaha | — | — | — | |
| 53 | 68198 | Omaha | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Douglas County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.6% 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 Douglas County, Nebraska
Overview
Douglas County in Nebraska covers 53 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 33 scored records.
34 of 35 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.