COUNTY REPORT NE

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

Garfield County99/100
Nebraska avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Garfield County Compares

A
County Grade
99/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

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

A
County Grade
99
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 68823
$148K
Median Home Value

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

Asthma 9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
67%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $690

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

1,298 housing units in Garfield County

Pre-1940 26%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 18%
2000+ 20%

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

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Garfield County residents

Asthma 9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Garfield County?
Garfield County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Garfield County?
Garfield County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Garfield County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Garfield County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $690 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Garfield County?
The median home build year in Garfield County is 1976. 67% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Garfield County compare to Nebraska?
Garfield County has an average water safety score of 99/100, which is above the Nebraska state average of 65/100.

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