Hooker County, Nebraska
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to state averages, Hooker County scores well — its 2 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.
How Hooker County Compares
How Hooker County Compares
Hooker County scores 7 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 9.1%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $965, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.445% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
82.5% 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: $965
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
571 housing units in Hooker County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Hooker County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Hooker County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Hooker County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69152 | Mullen | 77 | B | 0 | $86K |
| 2 | 69161 | Seneca | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hooker County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 82.5% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Hooker County in Nebraska covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Hooker 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.