Fillmore County, Nebraska
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Monitoring figures for Fillmore County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 8 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Fillmore County Compares
How Fillmore County Compares
Fillmore County scores 1 points below the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Fillmore County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 12.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $834, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.431% avg pipe failure probability, 75% of ZIPs at high risk
81.1% 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: $834
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,174 housing units in Fillmore 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 Fillmore County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fillmore 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 Fillmore 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 Fillmore County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohiowa, Village of | 140 | 2 |
| 2 | Exeter, Village of | 591 | 1 |
| 3 | Milligan, Village of | 244 | 1 |
| 4 | Shickley, Village of | 341 | 1 |
| 5 | Fairmont, Village of | 600 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Fillmore County.
All ZIP Codes in Fillmore County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Fillmore County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68436 | Shickley | 70 | B | 1 | $159K |
| 2 | 68351 | Exeter | 66 | C | 1 | $124K |
| 3 | 68354 | Fairmont | 66 | C | 0 | $103K |
| 4 | 68361 | Geneva | 66 | C | 0 | $162K |
| 5 | 68365 | Grafton | 66 | C | 0 | $122K |
| 6 | 68406 | Milligan | 65 | C | 1 (1 health) | $122K |
| 7 | 68416 | Ohiowa | 62 | C | 2 | $109K |
| 8 | 68401 | Mc Cool Junction | 53 | D | 0 | $176K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Fillmore County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 81.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Fillmore County, Nebraska
Overview
Fillmore County in Nebraska covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
4 of 8 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.