COUNTY REPORT NE

Hamilton County, Nebraska

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$234K
Median Home Value
$2,217
Avg Remediation (95% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hamilton County, Nebraska

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 10.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,120, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

72.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
72.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
83%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,120

Energy Code Gap $495/yr
Flood $300/yr
Water / Lead $233/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,040 housing units in Hamilton County

Pre-1940 26%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 15%

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 Hamilton County

$234K
Median Home Value
$2,217
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Hamilton County

1 community water system serving Hamilton County.

All ZIP Codes in Hamilton County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Hamilton County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 68818 Aurora 0 $244K
2 68841 Giltner $219K
3 68843 Hampton $225K
4 68846 Hordville $87K
5 68854 Marquette $273K
6 68865 Phillips $282K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Hamilton County

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Overview

Hamilton County in Nebraska covers 6 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Hamilton County?
Hamilton County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hamilton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hamilton County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,120 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hamilton County?
The median home build year in Hamilton County is 1972. 72.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hamilton County, Nebraska Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/nebraska/hamilton/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-nebraska-hamilton,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hamilton County, Nebraska Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/nebraska/hamilton/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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