Sheridan County, Nebraska
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Sheridan County serve 4 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Sheridan County Compares
How Sheridan County Compares
Sheridan 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
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 13.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $965, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 75% of ZIPs at high risk
66.3% 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: $965
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,638 housing units in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Sheridan County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Hay Springs, | 614 | 1 |
| 2 | City of Rushville, | 888 | 1 |
| 3 | City of Gordon, | 1,500 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Sheridan County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Sheridan County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69343 | Gordon | 83 | B | 0 | $100K |
| 2 | 69347 | Hay Springs | 83 | B | 1 | $118K |
| 3 | 69360 | Rushville | 81 | B | 1 | $88K |
| 4 | 69365 | Whiteclay | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sheridan County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66.3% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Sheridan County in Nebraska covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
2 of 4 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.