Pawnee County, Nebraska
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike top-rated counties, Pawnee County's 6 ZIP codes carry a fair number of documented violations — chlorine compliance and disinfection byproduct limits are the categories most often cited in recent data.
How Pawnee County Compares
How Pawnee County Compares
Pawnee County scores 5 points below the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pawnee County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 14.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $940, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.482% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
86.7% 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: $940
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,355 housing units in Pawnee 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 Pawnee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pawnee 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 Pawnee 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 Pawnee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Table Rock, Village of | 247 | 2 |
| 2 | Burchard, Village of | 82 | 0 |
| 3 | PAWNEE CO RWD #1 | 1,500 | 0 |
| 4 | Lewiston, Village of | 58 | 0 |
| 5 | City of Pawnee City, | 830 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Pawnee County.
All ZIP Codes in Pawnee County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Pawnee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68380 | Lewiston | 66 | C | 0 | $47K |
| 2 | 68420 | Pawnee City | 66 | C | 0 | $59K |
| 3 | 68441 | Steinauer | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 68447 | Table Rock | 65 | C | 2 | $143K |
| 5 | 68323 | Burchard | 58 | C | 0 | $138K |
| 6 | 68345 | Du Bois | 40 | D | 0 | $88K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pawnee County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 86.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pawnee County, Nebraska
Overview
Pawnee County in Nebraska covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
1 of 6 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)
Updated daily.