Phelps County, Nebraska
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Phelps County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 5 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Phelps County Compares
How Phelps County Compares
Phelps County scores 2 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Phelps County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 11.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,050, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.446% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
80.6% 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: $1,050
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,145 housing units in Phelps 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 Phelps County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Phelps 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 Phelps 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 Phelps County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Funk, Village of | 204 | 3 |
| 2 | City of Holdrege, | 5,555 | 3 |
| 3 | Loomis, Village of | 382 | 2 |
| 4 | Atlanta, Village of | 131 | 1 |
| 5 | Bertrand, Village of | 750 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Phelps County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Phelps County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68949 | Holdrege | 69 | C | 1 (1 health) | $172K |
| 2 | 68958 | Loomis | 68 | C | 2 | $192K |
| 3 | 68923 | Atlanta | 66 | C | 0 | $119K |
| 4 | 68927 | Bertrand | 66 | C | 0 | $179K |
| 5 | 68940 | Funk | 65 | C | 3 | $196K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Phelps County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 80.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Phelps County, Nebraska
Overview
Phelps County in Nebraska covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
3 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.