COUNTY REPORT NE

Skagit County, Nebraska

1 ZIP code · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Covering 1 ZIP code, Skagit County earns a high grade for tap water — most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.

How Skagit County Compares

Skagit County86/100
Nebraska avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Skagit County Compares

A
County Grade
86/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Skagit County scores 21 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
86
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 68982
$142K
Median Home Value
$3,000
Avg Remediation (211% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.4 (asthma 11%, diabetes 10.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,140, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.48% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

89% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1969
Median Build Year
89%
Pre-1978 Housing
48%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,140

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $400/yr
Flood $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

299 housing units in Skagit County

Pre-1940 39%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 36%
1980–1999 10%
2000+ 4%

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 Skagit County

$142K
Median Home Value
$3,000
Est. Remediation Cost
2.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Skagit County residents

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Skagit County

1 ZIP code tracked in Skagit County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 68982 Wilcox 86 A 2 $142K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Skagit County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Skagit County in Nebraska covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Skagit County?
Skagit County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Skagit County?
Skagit County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Skagit County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Skagit County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,140 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Skagit County?
The median home build year in Skagit County is 1969. 89% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Skagit County compare to Nebraska?
Skagit County has an average water safety score of 86/100, which is above the Nebraska state average of 65/100.

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