Dundy County, Nebraska
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 4 ZIP codes in Dundy County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Dundy County Compares
How Dundy County Compares
Dundy County scores 6 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 14.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $860, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.448% avg pipe failure probability, 75% of ZIPs at high risk
80.3% 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: $860
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,002 housing units in Dundy 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 Dundy County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dundy 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 Dundy County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Dundy County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Dundy County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69021 | Benkelman | 83 | B | 0 | $124K |
| 2 | 69030 | Haigler | 83 | B | 0 | $94K |
| 3 | 69037 | Max | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 69041 | Parks | 53 | D | 0 | $101K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dundy County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 80.3% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Dundy County in Nebraska covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Dundy County.
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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.