Keith County, Nebraska
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Keith County's 5 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance — violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.
How Keith County Compares
How Keith County Compares
Keith County scores 5 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Keith County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 9%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,006, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.404% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk
71% 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: $1,006
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,869 housing units in Keith 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 Keith County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Keith 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 Keith County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Keith County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paxton, Village of | 483 | 3 |
| 2 | OGALLALA, CITY OF | 4,878 | 2 |
| 3 | Brule, Village of | 330 | 2 |
All ZIP Codes in Keith County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Keith County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69153 | Ogallala | 83 | B | 0 | $150K |
| 2 | 69127 | Brule | 81 | B | 2 | $185K |
| 3 | 69155 | Paxton | 80 | B | 3 (3 health) | $148K |
| 4 | 69144 | Keystone | 53 | D | 0 | $285K |
| 5 | 69146 | Lemoyne | 53 | D | 0 | $189K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Keith County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Keith County, Nebraska
Overview
Keith County in Nebraska covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
2 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.
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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)
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