COUNTY REPORT NE

Garden County, Nebraska

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Water utilities serving Garden County's 4 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record — the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.

How Garden County Compares

Garden County84/100
Nebraska avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Garden County Compares

B
County Grade
84/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Garden County scores 19 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
84
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 69154 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 69148 (66/100)
$103K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (117% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 9.4%, diabetes 15.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $630, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.437% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

80% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
80%
Pre-1978 Housing
44%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
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: $630

Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Water / Lead $175/yr
Flood $50/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,617 housing units in Garden County

Pre-1940 24%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 24%
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 Garden County

$103K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Garden County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Garden County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 69154 Oshkosh 99 A 0 $98K
2 69190 Oshkosh 99 A 0
3 69147 Lewellen 73 B 0 $107K
4 69148 Lisco 66 C 0

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Overview

Garden County in Nebraska covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Garden County.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Garden County?
Garden County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Garden County?
Garden County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Garden County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Garden County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $630 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Garden County?
The median home build year in Garden County is 1974. 80% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Garden County compare to Nebraska?
Garden County has an average water safety score of 84/100, which is above the Nebraska state average of 65/100.

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