Morrill County, Nebraska
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent assessments, Morrill County's 5 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Morrill County Compares
How Morrill County Compares
Morrill County scores 6 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Morrill County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $960, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.496% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
91.2% 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: $960
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,398 housing units in Morrill 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 Morrill County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Morrill 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 Morrill 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 Morrill County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadwater, Village of | 160 | 5 |
| 2 | BAYARD, CITY OF | 1,203 | 0 |
| 3 | City of Bridgeport, | 1,500 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Morrill County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Morrill County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69334 | Bayard | 83 | B | 0 | $125K |
| 2 | 69336 | Bridgeport | 83 | B | 0 | $105K |
| 3 | 69125 | Broadwater | 82 | B | 5 (1 health) | $82K |
| 4 | 69331 | Angora | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 5 | 69353 | Mcgrew | 53 | D | 0 | $69K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Morrill County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 91.2% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Morrill County, Nebraska
Overview
Morrill County in Nebraska covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
1 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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)
Updated daily.