Gosper County, Nebraska
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike top-rated counties, Gosper County's 2 ZIP codes carry a fair number of documented violations — chlorine compliance and disinfection byproduct limits are the categories most often cited in recent data.
How Gosper County Compares
How Gosper County Compares
Gosper County scores 0 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 9%, diabetes 12.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $690, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.39% avg pipe failure probability
67.5% 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
1,480 housing units in Gosper 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 Gosper County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Gosper 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 Gosper County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Gosper County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bullhead Point | 25 | 2 |
| 2 | Elwood, Village of | 670 | 2 |
| 3 | Mallard Beach Dr #22-johnson Lake | 100 | 2 |
| 4 | Lakeside Trailer Court | 60 | 2 |
| 5 | North Point Johnson Lake | 25 | 2 |
6 total water systems serve Gosper County.
All ZIP Codes in Gosper County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Gosper County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68976 | Smithfield | 66 | C | 0 | $116K |
| 2 | 68937 | Elwood | 64 | C | 2 | $275K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Gosper County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Gosper County in Nebraska covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.