Nance County, Nebraska
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Nance County's 4 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Nance County Compares
How Nance County Compares
Nance County scores 7 points below the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,240, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.5% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
84% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Nance County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,240
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,097 housing units in Nance 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 Nance County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Nance 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 Nance County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Fullerton, | 1,307 | 4 |
| 2 | City of Genoa, | 898 | 2 |
| 3 | Belgrade, Village of | 137 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Nance County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Nance County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68638 | Fullerton | 67 | C | 4 (3 health) | $134K |
| 2 | 68640 | Genoa | 62 | C | 2 (2 health) | $128K |
| 3 | 68623 | Belgrade | 59 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 68660 | Saint Edward | 45 | D | 0 | $131K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Nance County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 84% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Nance County in Nebraska covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations 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.