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Gage County, Nebraska

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Gage County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Within Gage County, 12 tracked ZIP codes add up to a middle-tier grade, with water records that should be checked system by system.

How Gage County Compares

Gage County67/100
Nebraska avg67/100
National avg73/100

How Gage County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 68310 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 68310 (67/100)
$133K
Median Home Value

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Gage 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: 14.5 (asthma 9.4%, diabetes 12.6%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $853, largest modeled factor: Flood

75% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1958
Median Build Year
75%
Pre-1980 Housing
46/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
83%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $853

Flood $720/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,242 housing units in Gage County

Pre-1940 32%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 14%
2000+ 11%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Gage County residents

Asthma 9.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Gage County ZIP codes

2 community water systems mapped to Gage County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

All ZIP Codes in Gage County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Gage County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 68310 Beatrice 67 C 0 $163K
2 68301 Adams — — $320K
3 68309 Barneston — — $30K
4 68318 Blue Springs — — $56K
5 68328 Clatonia — — $128K
6 68331 Cortland — — $248K
7 68357 Filley — — $169K
8 68381 Liberty — — $81K
9 68415 Odell — — $139K
10 68422 Pickrell — — $295K
11 68458 Virginia — — $120K
12 68466 Wymore — — $78K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Gage County

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Overview

Gage County in Nebraska covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 1 scored records.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Gage County?
Gage 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 Gage County?
We map 2 public water systems to 12 ZIP codes in our data for Gage County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Gage County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Gage County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $853 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Gage County?
The median home build year in Gage County is 1958. 75% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Gage County compare to Nebraska?
Gage County has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Nebraska state average of 67/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Gage County, NE: HSS 67/100; High Radon Potential Area. https://zipcheckup.com/county/nebraska/gage/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-nebraska-gage,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Gage County, NE: HSS 67/100; High Radon Potential Area}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/nebraska/gage/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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