Hayes County, Nebraska
1 ZIP code · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Hayes County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 1 ZIP code showing a range of outcomes.
How Hayes County Compares
How Hayes County Compares
Hayes County scores 1 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 8.9%, diabetes 14.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $940, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.46% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
84% 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: $940
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
287 housing units in Hayes 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 Hayes County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hayes 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 Hayes County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Hayes County
1 ZIP code tracked in Hayes County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69032 | Hayes Center | 66 | C | 0 | $118K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hayes County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 84% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Hayes County in Nebraska covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Hayes County.
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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.