Wayne County, Nebraska
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 4 ZIP codes, Wayne County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.
How Wayne County Compares
How Wayne County Compares
Wayne County scores 3 points above the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.6 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 9.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $853, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.408% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
74.5% 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: $853
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,752 housing units in Wayne 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 Wayne County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winside, Village of | 429 | 1 |
| 2 | Carroll, Village of | 191 | 0 |
| 3 | Stanton Company Sid 1 - Woodland Park | 1,841 | 0 |
| 4 | Hoskins, Village of | 263 | 0 |
| 5 | City of Wayne, | 5,990 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Wayne County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68740 | Hoskins | 70 | B | 0 | $284K |
| 2 | 68787 | Wayne | 70 | B | 0 | $207K |
| 3 | 68723 | Carroll | 66 | C | 0 | $188K |
| 4 | 68790 | Winside | 64 | C | 1 | $189K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wayne County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 74.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Wayne County in Nebraska covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
1 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.