Garfield County, Nebraska
1 ZIP code · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Although county size varies, Garfield County's 1 ZIP code share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Garfield County Compares
How Garfield County Compares
Garfield County scores 34 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 31 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 9%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $690, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.35% avg pipe failure probability
67% 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: $690
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,298 housing units in Garfield County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Garfield County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Garfield County
1 ZIP code tracked in Garfield County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68823 | Burwell | 99 | A | 0 | $148K |
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Overview
Garfield County in Nebraska covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (99/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Garfield 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)
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