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
How Garden County Compares
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
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
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: $630
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
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
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
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 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Garden County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 80% of homes built before 1978
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.