COUNTY REPORT NE

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

Greeley County65/100
Nebraska avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Greeley County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 68665 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 68882 (62/100)
$86K
Median Home Value
$1,350
Avg Remediation (158% of home value)

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 trend

EPA violation counts by year across Greeley County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
1 (1 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

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

Asthma 9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1921
Median Build Year
81.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
46%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $815

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $275/yr

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

Pre-1940 48%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 14%
2000+ 9%

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

$86K
Median Home Value
$1,350
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Greeley County?
Greeley County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Greeley County?
Greeley County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Greeley County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Greeley County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $815 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Greeley County?
The median home build year in Greeley County is 1921. 81.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Greeley County compare to Nebraska?
Greeley County has an average water safety score of 65/100, which is above the Nebraska state average of 65/100.

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