Seward County, Nebraska
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Seward County's 10 ZIP codes, water safety results are uneven — a portion of systems carry active or recent violations, while others meet standards without issues.
How Seward County Compares
How Seward County Compares
Seward County scores 0 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Seward County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.8 (asthma 9.1%, diabetes 9.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $975, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.433% avg pipe failure probability, 90% of ZIPs at high risk
76.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Seward County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).
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: $975
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,961 housing units in Seward 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 Seward County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Seward 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 Seward 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 Seward County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Milford, | 2,090 | 4 |
| 2 | Sunrise Country Manor | 100 | 4 |
| 3 | Goehner, Village of | 185 | 2 |
| 4 | Staplehurst, Village of | 230 | 2 |
| 5 | Bee, Village of | 109 | 1 |
11 total water systems serve Seward County.
All ZIP Codes in Seward County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Seward County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68313 | Beaver Crossing | 66 | C | 0 | $181K |
| 2 | 68330 | Cordova | 66 | C | 0 | $85K |
| 3 | 68360 | Garland | 66 | C | 0 | $232K |
| 4 | 68405 | Milford | 66 | C | 4 (4 health) | $246K |
| 5 | 68423 | Pleasant Dale | 66 | C | 0 | $301K |
| 6 | 68456 | Utica | 66 | C | 0 | $191K |
| 7 | 68434 | Seward | 65 | C | 0 | $260K |
| 8 | 68439 | Staplehurst | 65 | C | 2 | $127K |
| 9 | 68314 | Bee | 64 | C | 1 | $181K |
| 10 | 68364 | Goehner | 61 | C | 2 (1 health) | $159K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Seward County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 76.8% 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 Seward County, Nebraska
Overview
Seward County in Nebraska covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
4 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 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.