COUNTY REPORT NE

Hall County, Nebraska

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Water systems in Hall County serve 6 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.

How Hall County Compares

Hall County81/100
Nebraska avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Hall County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Hall County scores 16 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 68802 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 68801 (73/100)
$187K
Median Home Value
$1,950
Avg Remediation (105% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hall County, Nebraska

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13 (asthma 8.8%, diabetes 12%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $938, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.388% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk

67.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
1 (1 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 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 8.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
67.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
39%
Pipe Failure Probability
40%
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: $938

Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Flood $367/yr
Water / Lead $167/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

14,552 housing units in Hall County

Pre-1940 23%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 11%

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 Hall County

$187K
Median Home Value
$1,950
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hall 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 Hall County residents

Asthma 8.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.2% (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 5 systems in Hall County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Grand Island, 51,478 3
2 Alda, Village of 652 3
3 Prairie West Mobile Home Park 60 3
4 Travel Centers of America #193 25 3
5 Doniphan, Village of 829 2

7 total water systems serve Hall County.

All ZIP Codes in Hall County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Hall County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 68802 Grand Island 83 B 0
2 68824 Cairo 83 B 0 $195K
3 68883 Wood River 83 B 0 $186K
4 68832 Doniphan 81 B 2 (2 health) $257K
5 68810 Alda 80 B 3 $128K
6 68801 Grand Island 73 B 0 $187K

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Overview

Hall County in Nebraska covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

2 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hall County?
Hall County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Hall County?
Hall County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hall County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hall County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $938 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hall County?
The median home build year in Hall County is 1973. 67.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hall County compare to Nebraska?
Hall County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the Nebraska state average of 65/100.

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