COUNTY REPORT NE

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

Dundy County71/100
Nebraska avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Dundy County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 69021 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 69041 (53/100)
$101K
Median Home Value
$700
Avg Remediation (70% of home value)

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

Asthma 9.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1971
Median Build Year
80.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
45%
Pipe Failure Probability
75%
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: $860

Energy Code Gap $473/yr
Water / Lead $338/yr
Flood $50/yr

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

Pre-1940 33%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 18%
2000+ 7%

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

$101K
Median Home Value
$700
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Dundy County?
Dundy County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Dundy County?
Dundy County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Dundy County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Dundy County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $860 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Dundy County?
The median home build year in Dundy County is 1971. 80.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Dundy County compare to Nebraska?
Dundy County has an average water safety score of 71/100, which is above the Nebraska state average of 65/100.

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