Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Scotts Bluff County's 9 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Scotts Bluff County Compares
How Scotts Bluff County Compares
Scotts Bluff County scores 10 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 13%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,352, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.449% avg pipe failure probability, 88% of ZIPs at high risk
84% 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: $1,352
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,840 housing units in Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Gering, | 8,500 | 2 |
| 2 | City of Mitchell, | 1,526 | 2 |
| 3 | Scotts Bluff Company Sid 13 (hilyard Subd) | 28 | 2 |
| 4 | Scotts Bluff Company Sid 10 - Wildcat Hills | 150 | 0 |
| 5 | Harrisburg Water System | 150 | 0 |
11 total water systems serve Scotts Bluff County.
All ZIP Codes in Scotts Bluff County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Scotts Bluff County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69341 | Gering | 83 | B | 0 | $170K |
| 2 | 69352 | Lyman | 83 | B | 0 | $96K |
| 3 | 69356 | Minatare | 83 | B | 0 | $180K |
| 4 | 69358 | Morrill | 83 | B | 0 | $139K |
| 5 | 69363 | Scottsbluff | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 6 | 69357 | Mitchell | 79 | B | 2 | $179K |
| 7 | 69361 | Scottsbluff | 78 | B | 0 | $154K |
| 8 | 69345 | Harrisburg | 53 | D | 0 | $136K |
| 9 | 69355 | Melbeta | 53 | D | 0 | $70K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Scotts Bluff 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 — 84% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Overview
Scotts Bluff County in Nebraska covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
1 of 9 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.