Peor infraestructura: Kansas — Clasificaciones 2026

Out of 725 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in Kansas, these areas face the highest estimated risk of water pipe failure based on infrastructure age, funding gaps, and violation history.

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	725
Highest risk	71%
Median risk	43%
Average risk	42%
State	Kansas

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	66963	Randall	KS	71%	Very High	33/100
2	67066	Iuka	KS	70%	Very High	33/100
3	66949	Jewell	KS	68%	Very High	43/100
4	67361	Sedan	KS	64%	Very High	66/100
5	67478	Simpson	KS	64%	Very High	37/100
6	67581	Sylvia	KS	64%	Very High	58/100
7	67651	Natoma	KS	64%	Very High	56/100
8	66616	Topeka	KS	63%	Very High	72/100
9	66935	Belleville	KS	63%	Very High	33/100
10	67427	Bushton	KS	63%	Very High	50/100
11	66603	Topeka	KS	62%	Very High	69/100
12	66612	Topeka	KS	62%	Very High	72/100
13	67548	La Crosse	KS	62%	Very High	28/100
14	67657	Palco	KS	62%	Very High	3/100
15	66783	Yates Center	KS	61%	Very High	50/100
16	66853	Hamilton	KS	61%	Very High	68/100
17	67418	Barnard	KS	61%	Very High	39/100
18	67423	Beverly	KS	61%	Very High	28/100
19	67446	Glen Elder	KS	61%	Very High	45/100
20	67842	Ford	KS	61%	Very High	45/100
21	66604	Topeka	KS	60%	High	72/100
22	66606	Topeka	KS	60%	High	67/100
23	67451	Hope	KS	60%	High	29/100
24	67663	Plainville	KS	60%	High	33/100
25	66522	Oneida	KS	59%	High	53/100
26	66960	Narka	KS	59%	High	65/100
27	67420	Beloit	KS	59%	High	40/100
28	67575	Rush Center	KS	59%	High	45/100
29	66860	Madison	KS	58%	High	54/100
30	66870	Virgil	KS	58%	High	73/100
31	66515	Morrill	KS	57%	High	55/100
32	66952	Lebanon	KS	57%	High	65/100
33	67514	Arlington	KS	57%	High	79/100
34	67623	Alton	KS	57%	High	64/100
35	67744	Ludell	KS	57%	High	40/100
36	67879	Tribune	KS	57%	High	22/100
37	66607	Topeka	KS	56%	High	72/100
38	66608	Topeka	KS	56%	High	72/100
39	66611	Topeka	KS	56%	High	67/100
40	66850	Elmdale	KS	56%	High	80/100
41	67124	Pratt	KS	56%	High	45/100
42	67357	Parsons	KS	56%	High	62/100
43	67481	Sylvan Grove	KS	56%	High	66/100
44	67629	Clayton	KS	56%	High	59/100
45	67638	Gaylord	KS	56%	High	31/100
46	67736	Gove	KS	56%	High	43/100
47	66035	Highland	KS	55%	High	57/100
48	66064	Osawatomie	KS	55%	High	72/100
49	66713	Baxter Springs	KS	55%	High	68/100
50	66760	Opolis	KS	55%	High	53/100
51	66840	Burns	KS	55%	High	61/100
52	66851	Florence	KS	55%	High	63/100
53	66955	Mahaska	KS	55%	High	65/100
54	66961	Norway	KS	55%	High	40/100
55	67474	Portis	KS	55%	High	46/100
56	67482	Talmage	KS	55%	High	63/100
57	67505	South Hutchinson	KS	55%	High	58/100
58	67674	Walker	KS	55%	High	40/100
59	67748	Oakley	KS	55%	High	33/100
60	66605	Topeka	KS	54%	High	72/100
61	66757	Neodesha	KS	54%	High	74/100
62	66767	Prescott	KS	54%	High	80/100
63	66866	Peabody	KS	54%	High	66/100
64	66940	Cuba	KS	54%	High	57/100
65	66959	Munden	KS	54%	High	65/100
66	67353	Moline	KS	54%	High	81/100
67	67417	Aurora	KS	54%	High	60/100
68	67476	Roxbury	KS	54%	High	66/100
69	67741	Kanorado	KS	54%	High	54/100
70	66548	Waterville	KS	53%	High	62/100
71	66964	Republic	KS	53%	High	56/100
72	67013	Belle Plaine	KS	53%	High	48/100
73	67333	Caney	KS	53%	High	69/100
74	67438	Durham	KS	53%	High	68/100
75	67439	Ellsworth	KS	53%	High	65/100
76	67510	Abbyville	KS	53%	High	81/100
77	67519	Belpre	KS	53%	High	49/100
78	67520	Bison	KS	53%	High	53/100
79	67625	Bogue	KS	53%	High	61/100
80	67626	Bunker Hill	KS	53%	High	62/100
81	67628	Cedar	KS	53%	High	40/100
82	67647	Long Island	KS	53%	High	65/100
83	67660	Pfeifer	KS	53%	High	40/100
84	67669	Stockton	KS	53%	High	35/100
85	67673	Waldo	KS	53%	High	65/100
86	67837	Copeland	KS	53%	High	33/100
87	67857	Kendall	KS	53%	High	65/100
88	66526	Paxico	KS	52%	High	75/100
89	66749	Iola	KS	52%	High	47/100
90	66777	Toronto	KS	52%	High	52/100
91	66932	Athol	KS	52%	High	40/100
92	66936	Burr Oak	KS	52%	High	65/100
93	66941	Esbon	KS	52%	High	64/100
94	67021	Byers	KS	52%	High	40/100
95	67346	Grenola	KS	52%	High	68/100
96	67448	Gypsum	KS	52%	High	58/100
97	67450	Holyrood	KS	52%	High	56/100
98	67475	Ramona	KS	52%	High	40/100
99	67513	Alexander	KS	52%	High	62/100
100	67530	Great Bend	KS	52%	High	47/100

Methodology

Infrastructure risk rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey (DWINS 2023) — state-level 20-year funding gap per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980, when lead solder and galvanized pipes were common; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and 90th percentile lead testing results. The combined score is normalized to a 0-100% probability scale.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pipe failure probability mean?

Pipe failure probability estimates the likelihood of water main breaks, lead contamination from corroded pipes, or service disruptions based on infrastructure age, state funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. It is not a prediction of imminent failure, but a risk assessment based on known factors.

How is infrastructure risk calculated?

The risk score combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure funding gap per capita (from EPA DWINS 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system violation and enforcement history (EPA SDWIS), and lead exposure indicators (service line probability and testing results).

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Test your tap water annually, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. Consider a whole-house water filter (NSF/ANSI 53 certified). Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high risk mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure risk indicates long-term vulnerability, not current contamination. However, areas with aging pipes and high violation counts have a statistically higher chance of water quality issues. Regular testing is the best way to verify your water safety.