COUNTY REPORT NE

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

Holt County86/100
Nebraska avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Holt County Compares

A
County Grade
86/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

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

A
County Grade
86
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 68713 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 68734 (66/100)
$151K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (79% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 9.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1963
Median Build Year
75.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
Pipe Failure Probability
33%
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: $912

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $261/yr
Wildfire $67/yr

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

Pre-1940 24%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 18%
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 Holt County

$151K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.4% (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 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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Holt County?
Holt County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 9 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Holt County?
Holt County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Holt County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Holt County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $912 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Holt County?
The median home build year in Holt County is 1963. 75.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Holt County compare to Nebraska?
Holt County has an average water safety score of 86/100, which is above the Nebraska state average of 65/100.

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