Stanton County, Nebraska
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike top-rated counties, Stanton County's 3 ZIP codes carry a fair number of documented violations — chlorine compliance and disinfection byproduct limits are the categories most often cited in recent data.
How Stanton County Compares
How Stanton County Compares
Stanton County scores 6 points below the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 9.1%, diabetes 11.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $593, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.435% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
79% 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: $593
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,266 housing units in Stanton 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 Stanton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Stanton 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 Stanton 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 Stanton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilger, Village of | 260 | 1 |
| 2 | Stanton Company Sid 1 - Woodland Park | 1,841 | 1 |
| 3 | Country Village Mobile Home Park | 255 | 1 |
| 4 | City of Stanton, | 1,577 | 1 |
| 5 | NORFOLK, CITY OF | 26,147 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Stanton County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Stanton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68768 | Pilger | 70 | B | 1 | $187K |
| 2 | 68779 | Stanton | 66 | C | 1 (1 health) | $198K |
| 3 | 68738 | Hadar | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Stanton County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 79% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Stanton County in Nebraska covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.