Environmental Justice Areas in Kansas — 2026

Out of 692 ZIP codes with data in Kansas, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Kansas Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	692
Highest value	88/100
Median value	32/100
State	Kansas

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	67501	Hutchinson	KS	88/100	75/100
2	66441	Junction City	KS	80/100	59/100
3	66607	Topeka	KS	80/100	72/100
4	66612	Topeka	KS	80/100	72/100
5	66713	Baxter Springs	KS	80/100	68/100
6	66748	Humboldt	KS	80/100	79/100
7	66843	Cedar Point	KS	80/100	74/100
8	67333	Caney	KS	80/100	69/100
9	67530	Great Bend	KS	80/100	47/100
10	67042	El Dorado	KS	78/100	71/100
11	66603	Topeka	KS	75/100	69/100
12	66777	Toronto	KS	75/100	52/100
13	66783	Yates Center	KS	75/100	50/100
14	66851	Florence	KS	75/100	63/100
15	66949	Jewell	KS	75/100	43/100
16	67024	Cedar Vale	KS	75/100	58/100
17	67427	Bushton	KS	75/100	50/100
18	67505	South Hutchinson	KS	75/100	58/100
19	67625	Bogue	KS	75/100	61/100
20	66762	Pittsburg	KS	70/100	67/100
21	67882	Wright	KS	70/100	40/100
22	66870	Virgil	KS	69/100	73/100
23	66608	Topeka	KS	68/100	72/100
24	66611	Topeka	KS	68/100	67/100
25	66616	Topeka	KS	68/100	72/100
26	66720	Chanute	KS	68/100	69/100
27	66749	Iola	KS	68/100	47/100
28	66853	Hamilton	KS	68/100	68/100
29	66935	Belleville	KS	68/100	33/100
30	67066	Iuka	KS	68/100	33/100
31	67337	Coffeyville	KS	68/100	70/100
32	67352	Longton	KS	68/100	69/100
33	67357	Parsons	KS	68/100	62/100
34	67361	Sedan	KS	68/100	66/100
35	67420	Beloit	KS	68/100	40/100
36	67451	Hope	KS	68/100	29/100
37	67526	Ellinwood	KS	68/100	64/100
38	67547	Kinsley	KS	68/100	82/100
39	67548	La Crosse	KS	68/100	28/100
40	67561	Nickerson	KS	68/100	77/100
41	67665	Russell	KS	68/100	60/100
42	67736	Gove	KS	68/100	43/100
43	66087	Troy	KS	66/100	67/100
44	66724	Cherokee	KS	66/100	77/100
45	67638	Gaylord	KS	65/100	31/100
46	66725	Columbus	KS	62/100	70/100
47	66733	Erie	KS	62/100	64/100
48	67356	Oswego	KS	62/100	81/100
49	67353	Moline	KS	61/100	81/100
50	66032	Garnett	KS	60/100	80/100
51	66040	Lacygne	KS	60/100	42/100
52	66056	Mound City	KS	60/100	80/100
53	66064	Osawatomie	KS	60/100	72/100
54	66414	Carbondale	KS	60/100	69/100
55	66604	Topeka	KS	60/100	72/100
56	66605	Topeka	KS	60/100	72/100
57	66606	Topeka	KS	60/100	67/100
58	66609	Topeka	KS	60/100	72/100
59	66619	Topeka	KS	60/100	69/100
60	66743	Girard	KS	60/100	82/100
61	66756	Mulberry	KS	60/100	79/100
62	66801	Emporia	KS	60/100	69/100
63	66860	Madison	KS	60/100	54/100
64	67008	Atlanta	KS	60/100	69/100
65	67070	Kiowa	KS	60/100	53/100
66	67124	Pratt	KS	60/100	45/100
67	67154	Whitewater	KS	60/100	76/100
68	67336	Chetopa	KS	60/100	79/100
69	67342	Edna	KS	60/100	63/100
70	67344	Elk City	KS	60/100	68/100
71	67401	Salina	KS	60/100	59/100
72	67418	Barnard	KS	60/100	39/100
73	67449	Herington	KS	60/100	69/100
74	67478	Simpson	KS	60/100	37/100
75	67484	Tescott	KS	60/100	51/100
76	67492	Woodbine	KS	60/100	46/100
77	67575	Rush Center	KS	60/100	45/100
78	67578	Stafford	KS	60/100	78/100
79	67581	Sylvia	KS	60/100	58/100
80	67626	Bunker Hill	KS	60/100	62/100
81	67651	Natoma	KS	60/100	56/100
82	67657	Palco	KS	60/100	3/100
83	67837	Copeland	KS	60/100	33/100
84	67840	Englewood	KS	60/100	82/100
85	67870	Satanta	KS	60/100	33/100
86	66101	Kansas City	KS	59/100	66/100
87	66751	La Harpe	KS	59/100	83/100
88	67857	Kendall	KS	59/100	65/100
89	66739	Galena	KS	58/100	78/100
90	66781	Weir	KS	58/100	81/100
91	67301	Independence	KS	58/100	60/100
92	67622	Almena	KS	57/100	60/100
93	66936	Burr Oak	KS	56/100	65/100
94	66960	Narka	KS	56/100	65/100
95	67058	Harper	KS	56/100	82/100
96	67552	Lewis	KS	56/100	80/100
97	66423	Eskridge	KS	54/100	71/100
98	66712	Arma	KS	54/100	75/100
99	66763	Frontenac	KS	54/100	78/100
100	67003	Anthony	KS	54/100	74/100

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.