Platte County, Nebraska
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Monitoring figures for Platte County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 8 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Platte County Compares
How Platte County Compares
Platte 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Platte County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 8.6%, diabetes 11.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,060, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.452% avg pipe failure probability, 88% of ZIPs at high risk
80% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Platte County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 37 total (37 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $1,060
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,772 housing units in Platte 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 Platte County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Columbus, | 24,028 | 38 |
| 2 | Silver Trailer Park | 85 | 38 |
| 3 | College View Park | 150 | 38 |
| 4 | Circle H Mobile Home Park | 85 | 38 |
| 5 | Bay Meadows Trailer Court | 36 | 38 |
11 total water systems serve Platte County.
All ZIP Codes in Platte County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Platte County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68644 | Lindsay | 70 | B | 0 | $232K |
| 2 | 68647 | Monroe | 70 | B | 0 | $206K |
| 3 | 68642 | Humphrey | 66 | C | 1 (1 health) | $255K |
| 4 | 68634 | Duncan | 64 | C | 2 (2 health) | $145K |
| 5 | 68631 | Creston | 61 | C | 4 | $213K |
| 6 | 68653 | Platte Center | 61 | C | 1 (1 health) | $185K |
| 7 | 68601 | Columbus | 35 | F | 19 (18 health) | $205K |
| 8 | 68602 | Columbus | 33 | F | 19 (18 health) | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Platte County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 80% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Platte County, Nebraska
Overview
Platte County in Nebraska covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
6 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 40 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.