COUNTY REPORT NE

Jefferson County, Nebraska

7 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored

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

Unavailable
0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored
7
ZIP Codes
$117K
Median Home Value

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Jefferson 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: 14 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 13.4%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $711, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap

82% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1945
Median Build Year
82%
Pre-1980 Housing
50/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $711

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $400/yr
Flood $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,650 housing units in Jefferson County

Pre-1940 41%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 11%
2000+ 6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Jefferson County residents

Asthma 9.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Jefferson County ZIP codes

1 community water system mapped to Jefferson County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

All ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Jefferson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 68338 Daykin — — $111K
2 68342 Diller — — $126K
3 68350 Endicott — — $77K
4 68352 Fairbury — — 0 $123K
5 68377 Jansen — — $85K
6 68424 Plymouth — — $144K
7 68440 Steele City — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Jefferson County

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Overview

Jefferson County in Nebraska covers 7 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 Jefferson County?
We map 1 public water system to the 7 ZIP codes of Jefferson County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jefferson County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Jefferson County is energy code gap. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $711 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Jefferson County?
The median home build year in Jefferson County is 1945. 82% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

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

Page version: October 2026.

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