Kearney County, Nebraska
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water safety in Kearney County is uneven — some of its 3 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.
How Kearney County Compares
How Kearney County Compares
Kearney County scores 3 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 9%, diabetes 10.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,190, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.413% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
73.3% 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: $1,190
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,954 housing units in Kearney 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 Kearney County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kearney 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 Kearney 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 Kearney County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Kearney, | 34,000 | 1 |
| 2 | Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates | 400 | 1 |
| 3 | Sunset View Mobile Home Park | 200 | 1 |
| 4 | Riverside Mobile Home Park | 122 | 1 |
| 5 | West Side Trailer Court | 100 | 1 |
7 total water systems serve Kearney County.
All ZIP Codes in Kearney County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Kearney County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68924 | Axtell | 70 | B | 0 | $240K |
| 2 | 68959 | Minden | 70 | B | 0 | $211K |
| 3 | 68847 | Kearney | 64 | C | 1 | $229K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kearney County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 73.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Kearney County in Nebraska covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
1 of 3 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.