Áreas de justicia ambiental en Nebraska — 2026

Out of 469 ZIP codes with data in Nebraska, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Nebraska Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	469
Highest value	70/100
Median value	24/100
State	Nebraska

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	68601	Columbus	NE	70/100	35/100
2	69337	Chadron	NE	68/100	50/100
3	68102	Omaha	NE	64/100	46/100
4	68004	Bancroft	NE	60/100	40/100
5	68710	Allen	NE	60/100	22/100
6	68769	Plainview	NE	60/100	33/100
7	68770	Ponca	NE	60/100	45/100
8	68935	Edgar	NE	60/100	33/100
9	68110	Omaha	NE	59/100	51/100
10	68111	Omaha	NE	59/100	51/100
11	68701	Norfolk	NE	58/100	61/100
12	68901	Hastings	NE	56/100	62/100
13	68101	Omaha	NE	54/100	51/100
14	68105	Omaha	NE	52/100	51/100
15	68108	Omaha	NE	52/100	51/100
16	68131	Omaha	NE	52/100	46/100
17	68367	Gresham	NE	51/100	64/100
18	68375	Hubbell	NE	51/100	69/100
19	69039	Moorefield	NE	51/100	65/100
20	68005	Bellevue	NE	50/100	55/100
21	68324	Burr	NE	50/100	33/100
22	68440	Steele City	NE	50/100	24/100
23	68467	York	NE	50/100	61/100
24	68508	Lincoln	NE	50/100	65/100
25	68602	Columbus	NE	50/100	33/100
26	68640	Genoa	NE	50/100	62/100
27	68730	Crofton	NE	50/100	58/100
28	68739	Hartington	NE	50/100	58/100
29	68764	Orchard	NE	50/100	73/100
30	68791	Wisner	NE	50/100	13/100
31	68801	Grand Island	NE	50/100	73/100
32	68865	Phillips	NE	50/100	38/100
33	69036	Lebanon	NE	50/100	0/100
34	69220	Sparks	NE	50/100	66/100
35	69367	Whitney	NE	50/100	81/100
36	68760	Niobrara	NE	49/100	38/100
37	68008	Blair	NE	48/100	61/100
38	68009	Blair	NE	48/100	61/100
39	68064	Valley	NE	48/100	51/100
40	68638	Fullerton	NE	48/100	67/100
41	68783	Verdigre	NE	48/100	66/100
42	68882	Wolbach	NE	48/100	62/100
43	68745	Laurel	NE	46/100	60/100
44	68039	Macy	NE	45/100	53/100
45	69169	Wallace	NE	45/100	99/100
46	68002	Arlington	NE	44/100	63/100
47	68003	Ashland	NE	44/100	51/100
48	68033	Ithaca	NE	44/100	66/100
49	68046	Papillion	NE	44/100	58/100
50	68104	Omaha	NE	44/100	46/100
51	68107	Omaha	NE	44/100	46/100
52	68112	Omaha	NE	44/100	46/100
53	68127	Omaha	NE	44/100	46/100
54	68134	Omaha	NE	44/100	46/100
55	68405	Milford	NE	44/100	66/100
56	68946	Hendley	NE	44/100	40/100
57	69024	Culbertson	NE	44/100	65/100
58	69221	Wood Lake	NE	44/100	98/100
59	68659	Rogers	NE	43/100	68/100
60	68746	Lynch	NE	43/100	63/100
61	69128	Bushnell	NE	43/100	75/100
62	69217	Long Pine	NE	43/100	97/100
63	68352	Fairbury	NE	42/100	68/100
64	68634	Duncan	NE	42/100	64/100
65	68810	Alda	NE	42/100	80/100
66	69044	Trenton	NE	42/100	63/100
67	69127	Brule	NE	42/100	81/100
68	68022	Elkhorn	NE	40/100	52/100
69	68041	Mead	NE	40/100	70/100
70	68644	Lindsay	NE	40/100	70/100
71	68802	Grand Island	NE	40/100	83/100
72	68803	Grand Island	NE	40/100	73/100
73	68874	Sargent	NE	40/100	82/100
74	69125	Broadwater	NE	40/100	82/100
75	68001	Abie	NE	38/100	66/100
76	68042	Memphis	NE	38/100	64/100
77	68048	Plattsmouth	NE	38/100	58/100
78	68416	Ohiowa	NE	38/100	62/100
79	68450	Tecumseh	NE	38/100	69/100
80	68503	Lincoln	NE	38/100	65/100
81	68504	Lincoln	NE	38/100	60/100
82	68631	Creston	NE	38/100	61/100
83	68753	Mills	NE	38/100	53/100
84	68977	Stamford	NE	38/100	66/100
85	68981	Upland	NE	38/100	66/100
86	69357	Mitchell	NE	38/100	79/100
87	68019	Craig	NE	36/100	59/100
88	68348	Elk Creek	NE	36/100	65/100
89	68714	Bassett	NE	36/100	98/100
90	68727	Coleridge	NE	36/100	64/100
91	68788	West Point	NE	36/100	64/100
92	68838	Farwell	NE	36/100	81/100
93	68853	Loup City	NE	36/100	81/100
94	69129	Chappell	NE	36/100	82/100
95	69350	Hyannis	NE	36/100	97/100
96	69360	Rushville	NE	36/100	81/100
97	68025	Fremont	NE	34/100	52/100
98	68055	Rosalie	NE	34/100	66/100
99	68103	Omaha	NE	34/100	41/100
100	68106	Omaha	NE	34/100	46/100

Methodology

The Environmental Justice Index combines environmental risk factors (water violations, lead, flooding) with socioeconomic vulnerability indicators. Higher values indicate communities facing disproportionate environmental burden. This metric highlights areas where infrastructure investment and policy attention are most needed.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Environmental Justice Index?

The EJ Index identifies communities that face disproportionate environmental hazards relative to their socioeconomic resilience. Areas with high violation counts, aging infrastructure, AND vulnerable populations score highest. These areas need the most infrastructure investment.

Why does environmental justice matter for homebuyers?

High EJ Index areas often have deferred infrastructure maintenance, slower violation resolution, and less access to clean water alternatives. For homebuyers, this means potential hidden costs for water filtration, flood insurance, and home remediation.