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Jefferson County, Nebraska

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

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

Unavailable
0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored
7
ZIP Codes
$117K
Median Home Value
$1,629
Avg Remediation (140% of 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%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,240, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

80.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

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
80.9%
Pre-1978 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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,240

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Flood $400/yr
Water / Lead $329/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).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Jefferson County

$117K
Median Home Value
$1,629
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jefferson 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 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 serving Jefferson County

1 community water system serving Jefferson 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

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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?
Jefferson County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jefferson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Jefferson County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,240 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Jefferson County?
The median home build year in Jefferson County is 1945. 80.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and 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: August 2026.

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