COUNTY REPORT NE

Saunders County, Nebraska

16 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 16 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 16 tracked ZIP records scored
16
ZIP Codes
$226K
Median Home Value
$2,668
Avg Remediation (118% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Saunders 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: 12.7 (asthma 8.9%, diabetes 10.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,488, driven primarily by flood

72.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 8.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1968
Median Build Year
72.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
63%
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: $1,488

Flood $650/yr
Energy Code Gap $506/yr
Water / Lead $291/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

29,942 housing units in Saunders County

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 13%

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 Saunders County

$226K
Median Home Value
$2,668
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Saunders 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 Saunders County residents

Asthma 8.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Saunders County

4 community water systems serving Saunders County.

Systems with the most violations in Saunders County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Saunders County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Saunders County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 68003 Ashland 0 $282K
2 68015 Cedar Bluffs $177K
3 68017 Ceresco $206K
4 68018 Colon $190K
5 68033 Ithaca $188K
6 68040 Malmo $265K
7 68041 Mead $224K
8 68042 Memphis $183K
9 68050 Prague $150K
10 68065 Valparaiso $281K
11 68066 Wahoo 1 (1 health) $246K
12 68070 Weston $228K
13 68073 Yutan $240K
14 68132 Omaha 1 $325K
15 68506 Lincoln 0 $245K
16 68648 Morse Bluff $219K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Saunders 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.

Overview

Saunders County in Nebraska covers 16 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.

2 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

← Back to Nebraska Home Safety Profile

Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Saunders County?
Saunders County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Saunders County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Saunders County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,488 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Saunders County?
The median home build year in Saunders County is 1968. 72.1% 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). Saunders County, Nebraska Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/nebraska/saunders/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-nebraska-saunders,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Saunders County, Nebraska Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/nebraska/saunders/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

Get safety alerts for Saunders, Nebraska

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool - no phone call required.