COUNTY REPORT NE

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Scotts Bluff County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

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

Scotts Bluff County83/100
Nebraska avg67/100
National avg73/100

How Scotts Bluff County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Scotts Bluff County scores 16 points above the Nebraska state average (67/100) and 10 points above the national average (73/100).

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

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 69341 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 69361 (83/100)
$147K
Median Home Value
$1,067
Avg Remediation (73% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 13%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,597, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

85.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1964
Median Build Year
85.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
52/100
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: $1,597

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Flood $500/yr
Water / Lead $394/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

16,632 housing units in Scotts Bluff County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 37%
1980–1999 14%
2000+ 11%

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

$147K
Median Home Value
$1,067
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Scotts Bluff County

4 community water systems serving 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 69361 Scottsbluff 83 B 0 $154K
3 69352 Lyman $96K
4 69353 Mcgrew $69K
5 69355 Melbeta $70K
6 69356 Minatare $180K
7 69357 Mitchell 0 $179K
8 69358 Morrill 0 $139K
9 69363 Scottsbluff

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Overview

Scotts Bluff County in Nebraska covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 2 scored records.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 4 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

Is water safe in Scotts Bluff County?
Scotts Bluff County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 9 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Scotts Bluff County?
Scotts Bluff County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Scotts Bluff County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Scotts Bluff County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,597 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Scotts Bluff County?
The median home build year in Scotts Bluff County is 1964. 85.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Scotts Bluff County compare to Nebraska?
Scotts Bluff County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Nebraska state average of 67/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Scotts Bluff County, NE Home Safety: 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/county/nebraska/scotts-bluff/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Scotts Bluff County, NE Home Safety: 83/100}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/nebraska/scotts-bluff/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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