COUNTY REPORT NE

Frontier County, Nebraska

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Frontier County's 6 ZIP codes, water safety results are uneven — a portion of systems carry active or recent violations, while others meet standards without issues.

How Frontier County Compares

Frontier County61/100
Nebraska avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Frontier County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Frontier County scores 4 points below the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 69028 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 69170 (40/100)
$155K
Median Home Value
$1,250
Avg Remediation (81% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Frontier County, Nebraska

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $848, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.412% avg pipe failure probability, 83% of ZIPs at high risk

71.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1957
Median Build Year
71.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
Pipe Failure Probability
83%
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: $848

Energy Code Gap $465/yr
Water / Lead $333/yr
Wildfire $50/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

1,270 housing units in Frontier County

Pre-1940 42%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 14%
2000+ 6%

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 Frontier County

$155K
Median Home Value
$1,250
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Frontier 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 Frontier County residents

Asthma 9.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Frontier County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Curtis, 806 2
2 Moorefield, Village of 28 2
3 Eustis, Village of 387 0
4 Maywood, Village of 261 0
5 Stockville, Village of 25 0

All ZIP Codes in Frontier County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Frontier County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 69028 Eustis 66 C 0 $139K
2 69038 Maywood 66 C 0 $100K
3 69042 Stockville 66 C 0
4 69039 Moorefield 65 C 2 (1 health) $213K
5 69025 Curtis 64 C 2 $160K
6 69170 Wellfleet 40 D 0 $155K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Frontier County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Frontier County in Nebraska covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).

2 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Frontier County?
Frontier County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Frontier County?
Frontier County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Frontier County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Frontier County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $848 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Frontier County?
The median home build year in Frontier County is 1957. 71.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Frontier County compare to Nebraska?
Frontier County has an average water safety score of 61/100, which is below the Nebraska state average of 65/100.

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