Lancaster County, Nebraska
42 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Lancaster County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Lancaster County earns a C, tracked across 42 ZIP codes.
How Lancaster County Compares
How Lancaster County Compares
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lancaster County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.3 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 9.6%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $614, largest modeled factor: Flood
49% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $614
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
122,306 housing units in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County
Modeled remediation costs in Lancaster County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Lancaster County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Lancaster County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Lancaster County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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10 water systems mapped to Lancaster County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Lancaster County
1 water system with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Lancaster County
42 ZIP codes tracked in Lancaster County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68317 | Bennet | 67 | C | 0 | $275K |
| 2 | 68372 | Hickman | 67 | C | 0 | $336K |
| 3 | 68430 | Roca | 67 | C | 0 | $443K |
| 4 | 68502 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $221K |
| 5 | 68503 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $159K |
| 6 | 68504 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $169K |
| 7 | 68505 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $217K |
| 8 | 68508 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $121K |
| 9 | 68510 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $221K |
| 10 | 68512 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $296K |
| 11 | 68514 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $388K |
| 12 | 68516 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $332K |
| 13 | 68520 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $456K |
| 14 | 68521 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $236K |
| 15 | 68522 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $225K |
| 16 | 68523 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $502K |
| 17 | 68524 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $215K |
| 18 | 68526 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $425K |
| 19 | 68527 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $483K |
| 20 | 68528 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $244K |
| 21 | 68531 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | $461K |
| 22 | 68588 | Lincoln | 67 | C | 0 | — |
| 23 | 68507 | Lincoln | 66 | C | 1 (1 health) | $215K |
| 24 | 68336 | Davey | — | — | 0 | $350K |
| 25 | 68339 | Denton | — | — | 0 | $410K |
| 26 | 68358 | Firth | — | — | $415K | |
| 27 | 68368 | Hallam | — | — | $278K | |
| 28 | 68402 | Malcolm | — | — | $431K | |
| 29 | 68404 | Martell | — | — | $294K | |
| 30 | 68419 | Panama | — | — | $196K | |
| 31 | 68428 | Raymond | — | — | $398K | |
| 32 | 68438 | Sprague | — | — | $189K | |
| 33 | 68461 | Walton | — | — | $486K | |
| 34 | 68462 | Waverly | — | — | 0 | $296K |
| 35 | 68501 | Lincoln | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 68509 | Lincoln | — | — | — | |
| 37 | 68517 | Lincoln | — | — | 0 | $496K |
| 38 | 68529 | Lincoln | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 68532 | Lincoln | — | — | $554K | |
| 40 | 68542 | Lincoln | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 68544 | Lincoln | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 68583 | Lincoln | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lancaster County
When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lancaster County, Nebraska
Overview
Lancaster County in Nebraska covers 42 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 23 scored records.
1 of 27 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.