Lincoln County, Nebraska
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Lincoln County, all 9 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Lincoln County Compares
How Lincoln County Compares
Lincoln County scores 22 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lincoln County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,174, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.407% avg pipe failure probability, 56% of ZIPs at high risk
71.5% 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: $1,174
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,589 housing units in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of North Platte, | 25,000 | 8 |
| 2 | Cottonwood Terrace | 213 | 8 |
| 3 | East Maloney Homeowners Assn | 50 | 8 |
| 4 | Buffalo Bill Mobile Home Park | 20 | 8 |
| 5 | WALLACE, VILLAGE OF | 366 | 1 |
9 total water systems serve Lincoln County.
All ZIP Codes in Lincoln County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Lincoln County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69169 | Wallace | 99 | A | 1 | $111K |
| 2 | 69123 | Brady | 95 | A | 0 | $173K |
| 3 | 69143 | Hershey | 95 | A | 0 | $186K |
| 4 | 69151 | Maxwell | 95 | A | 0 | $212K |
| 5 | 69165 | Sutherland | 95 | A | 0 | $204K |
| 6 | 69103 | North Platte | 90 | A | 4 | — |
| 7 | 69101 | North Platte | 80 | B | 4 | $183K |
| 8 | 69132 | Dickens | 66 | C | 0 | $160K |
| 9 | 69167 | Tryon | 66 | C | 0 | $111K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lincoln County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71.5% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lincoln County, Nebraska
Overview
Lincoln County in Nebraska covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).
3 of 9 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)
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