COUNTY REPORT NE

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

Keya Paha County68/100
Nebraska avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Keya Paha County Compares

C
County Grade
68/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
68
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 68778 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 68753 (53/100)
$161K
Median Home Value
$400
Avg Remediation (25% of home value)

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

Asthma 8.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1968
Median Build Year
69%
Pre-1978 Housing
39%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $815

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $275/yr

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

Pre-1940 40%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 13%
1980–1999 13%
2000+ 25%

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

$161K
Median Home Value
$400
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 8.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Keya Paha County?
Keya Paha County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Keya Paha County?
Keya Paha County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Keya Paha County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Keya Paha County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $815 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Keya Paha County?
The median home build year in Keya Paha County is 1968. 69% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Keya Paha County compare to Nebraska?
Keya Paha County has an average water safety score of 68/100, which is above the Nebraska state average of 65/100.

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