2026 Rankings

Safest ZIP Codes for Gas & CO Risk in Nebraska — 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

625 ZIP codes ranked by Gas Risk Score #1: ZIP 68001 (Abie, NE) — 0/100
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Out of 625 ZIP codes with data in Nebraska, these are the lowest-ranked areas for gas risk score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes for Gas & CO Risk | All Nebraska Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 625
Lowest value 0/100
Median value 0/100
State Nebraska

100 Lowest-Ranked ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Gas Risk Score Safety Score
1 68001 Abie NE 0/100 66/100
2 68002 Arlington NE 0/100 63/100
3 68003 Ashland NE 0/100 51/100
4 68004 Bancroft NE 0/100 40/100
5 68008 Blair NE 0/100 61/100
6 68009 Blair NE 0/100 61/100
7 68014 Bruno NE 0/100 66/100
8 68015 Cedar Bluffs NE 0/100 63/100
9 68016 Cedar Creek NE 0/100 45/100
10 68017 Ceresco NE 0/100 45/100
11 68018 Colon NE 0/100 53/100
12 68019 Craig NE 0/100 59/100
13 68020 Decatur NE 0/100 65/100
14 68023 Fort Calhoun NE 0/100 60/100
15 68025 Fremont NE 0/100 52/100
16 68026 Fremont NE 0/100 67/100
17 68029 Herman NE 0/100 66/100
18 68030 Homer NE 0/100 70/100
19 68031 Hooper NE 0/100 70/100
20 68033 Ithaca NE 0/100 66/100
21 68034 Kennard NE 0/100 51/100
22 68035 Saunders County NE 0/100 —
23 68036 Linwood NE 0/100 53/100
24 68037 Louisville NE 0/100 65/100
25 68038 Lyons NE 0/100 66/100
26 68040 Malmo NE 0/100 66/100
27 68041 Mead NE 0/100 70/100
28 68042 Memphis NE 0/100 64/100
29 68044 Nickerson NE 0/100 64/100
30 68045 Oakland NE 0/100 64/100
31 68047 Pender NE 0/100 45/100
32 68048 Plattsmouth NE 0/100 58/100
33 68050 Prague NE 0/100 66/100
34 68052 Cass County NE 0/100 —
35 68056 St Columbans NE 0/100 53/100
36 68057 Scribner NE 0/100 65/100
37 68058 South Bend NE 0/100 70/100
38 68061 Tekamah NE 0/100 60/100
39 68062 Thurston NE 0/100 53/100
40 68063 Uehling NE 0/100 66/100
41 68065 Valparaiso NE 0/100 70/100
42 68066 Wahoo NE 0/100 70/100
43 68067 Walthill NE 0/100 40/100
44 68068 Washington NE 0/100 53/100
45 68070 Weston NE 0/100 66/100
46 68071 Winnebago NE 0/100 40/100
47 68072 Winslow NE 0/100 45/100
48 68073 Yutan NE 0/100 70/100
49 68132 Omaha NE 0/100 46/100
50 68303 Alexandria NE 0/100 66/100
51 68304 Alvo NE 0/100 59/100
52 68305 Auburn NE 0/100 65/100
53 68307 Avoca NE 0/100 70/100
54 68315 Belvidere NE 0/100 70/100
55 68320 Brock NE 0/100 70/100
56 68321 Brownville NE 0/100 63/100
57 68322 Bruning NE 0/100 70/100
58 68323 Burchard NE 0/100 58/100
59 68324 Burr NE 0/100 33/100
60 68325 Byron NE 0/100 64/100
61 68326 Carleton NE 0/100 47/100
62 68327 Chester NE 0/100 66/100
63 68329 Cook NE 0/100 56/100
64 68332 Crab Orchard NE 0/100 54/100
65 68333 Crete NE 0/100 65/100
66 68335 Davenport NE 0/100 66/100
67 68337 Dawson NE 0/100 66/100
68 68338 Daykin NE 0/100 55/100
69 68340 Deshler NE 0/100 70/100
70 68341 De Witt NE 0/100 58/100
71 68342 Diller NE 0/100 66/100
72 68343 Dorchester NE 0/100 69/100
73 68344 Douglas NE 0/100 70/100
74 68345 Du Bois NE 0/100 40/100
75 68346 Dunbar NE 0/100 70/100
76 68347 Eagle NE 0/100 67/100
77 68348 Elk Creek NE 0/100 65/100
78 68349 Elmwood NE 0/100 64/100
79 68350 Endicott NE 0/100 64/100
80 68351 Exeter NE 0/100 66/100
81 68352 Fairbury NE 0/100 68/100
82 68354 Fairmont NE 0/100 66/100
83 68355 Falls City NE 0/100 70/100
84 68359 Friend NE 0/100 59/100
85 68361 Geneva NE 0/100 66/100
86 68362 Gilead NE 0/100 40/100
87 68365 Grafton NE 0/100 66/100
88 68366 Greenwood NE 0/100 51/100
89 68370 Hebron NE 0/100 70/100
90 68375 Hubbell NE 0/100 69/100
91 68376 Humboldt NE 0/100 70/100
92 68377 Jansen NE 0/100 64/100
93 68378 Johnson NE 0/100 66/100
94 68379 Julian NE 0/100 66/100
95 68380 Lewiston NE 0/100 66/100
96 68382 Lorton NE 0/100 40/100
97 68403 Manley NE 0/100 66/100
98 68406 Milligan NE 0/100 65/100
99 68407 Murdock NE 0/100 66/100
100 68409 Murray NE 0/100 66/100

Methodology

Safest gas rankings show ZIP codes with the lowest PHMSA gas distribution incident risk scores. A score of 0-5 means the county has no or very few recorded incidents since 2004. Low scores indicate areas with well-maintained gas infrastructure and minimal historical incidents.

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 makes an area safe from gas incidents?

Low gas risk areas typically have newer pipeline infrastructure, fewer distribution lines per capita, or areas that rely less on natural gas for heating. However, individual home safety still depends on appliance maintenance and CO detector placement.

Should I still install CO detectors in low-risk areas?

Yes. The CPSC recommends CO detectors in every home regardless of area risk. Carbon monoxide can come from any fuel-burning appliance — furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, generators, and even attached garages.

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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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