Greeley County, Nebraska
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Safe water is the norm for most of Greeley County's 4 ZIP codes — but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.
How Greeley County Compares
How Greeley County Compares
Greeley 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: 13.8 (asthma 9%, diabetes 12.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $815, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.458% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
81.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Greeley County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $815
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,248 housing units in Greeley 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 Greeley County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Greeley 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 Greeley County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Greeley County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolbach, Village of | 287 | 3 |
| 2 | Spalding, Village of | 487 | 0 |
| 3 | Greeley, Village of | 431 | 0 |
| 4 | Scotia, Village of | 319 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Greeley County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Greeley County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68665 | Spalding | 66 | C | 0 | $109K |
| 2 | 68842 | Greeley | 66 | C | 0 | $75K |
| 3 | 68875 | Scotia | 66 | C | 0 | $97K |
| 4 | 68882 | Wolbach | 62 | C | 3 (3 health) | $60K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Greeley County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 81.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Greeley County in Nebraska covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.