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Richardson County, Nebraska

8 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 8 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 8 tracked ZIP records scored
8
ZIP Codes
$95K
Median Home Value
$2,175
Avg Remediation (228% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Richardson County, Nebraska

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 9.4%, diabetes 14%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,459, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

80.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 45.3% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1902
Median Build Year
80.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
53/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
88%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,459

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Flood $440/yr
Water Infrastructure $338/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

4,164 housing units in Richardson County

Pre-1940 46%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 9%
2000+ 7%

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 Richardson County

$95K
Median Home Value
$2,175
Est. Remediation Cost
2.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

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 Richardson County residents

Asthma 9.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 45.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Richardson County

1 community water system serving Richardson County.

All ZIP Codes in Richardson County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Richardson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 68337 Dawson $78K
2 68355 Falls City 0 $98K
3 68376 Humboldt $93K
4 68431 Rulo $113K
5 68433 Salem $102K
6 68437 Shubert $61K
7 68442 Stella $145K
8 68457 Verdon 0 $88K

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Overview

Richardson County in Nebraska covers 8 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Richardson County?
Richardson County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Richardson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Richardson County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,459 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Richardson County?
The median home build year in Richardson County is 1902. 80.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Richardson County, Nebraska Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/nebraska/richardson/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-nebraska-richardson,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Richardson County, Nebraska Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/nebraska/richardson/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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