Holt County, Nebraska
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 9 ZIP codes, Holt County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Holt County Compares
How Holt County Compares
Holt County scores 21 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Holt County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $912, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.406% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
75.6% 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: $912
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,923 housing units in Holt 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 Holt County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Holt 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 Holt County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Holt County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Atkinson, | 1,298 | 1 |
| 2 | East Park Estates | 100 | 1 |
| 3 | CHAMBERS, VILLAGE OF | 288 | 0 |
| 4 | Ewing, Village of | 367 | 0 |
| 5 | PAGE, VILLAGE OF | 166 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Holt County.
All ZIP Codes in Holt County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Holt County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68713 | Atkinson | 99 | A | 1 | $175K |
| 2 | 68725 | Chambers | 99 | A | 0 | $126K |
| 3 | 68735 | Ewing | 99 | A | 0 | $110K |
| 4 | 68766 | Page | 99 | A | 0 | $113K |
| 5 | 68780 | Stuart | 99 | A | 0 | $189K |
| 6 | 68742 | Inman | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 7 | 68763 | Oneill | 73 | B | 0 | $151K |
| 8 | 68711 | Amelia | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 9 | 68734 | Emmet | 66 | C | 0 | $229K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Holt County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 75.6% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Holt County, Nebraska
Overview
Holt County in Nebraska covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).
1 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.