Keya Paha County, Nebraska
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Keya Paha County, safety data across 2 ZIP codes suggests a fair but uneven system — violations are present and worth checking at the ZIP level.
How Keya Paha County Compares
How Keya Paha County Compares
Keya Paha 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: 15 (asthma 8.9%, diabetes 14.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $815, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.385% avg pipe failure probability
69% 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: $815
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
396 housing units in Keya Paha 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 Keya Paha County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Keya Paha 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 Keya Paha County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Keya Paha County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Keya Paha County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68778 | Springview | 83 | B | 1 | $109K |
| 2 | 68753 | Mills | 53 | D | 0 | $213K |
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Overview
Keya Paha County in Nebraska covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
1 of 2 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.