COUNTY REPORT ID

Bannock County, Idaho

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Bannock County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Residents of Bannock County can read the A-B grade as a starting point and then open their own ZIP report, one of 12 on this site.

How Bannock County Compares

Bannock County78/100
Idaho avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Bannock County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Bannock County scores 6 points above the Idaho state average (72/100) and 5 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 83201 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 83202 (67/100)
$296K
Median Home Value
$375
Avg Remediation (0.13% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Bannock County, Idaho

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.8 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 9.7%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,754, largest modeled factor: Wildfire

59% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
59%
Pre-1980 Housing
38/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
33%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,754

Wildfire $1,125/yr
Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Flood $400/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

35,999 housing units in Bannock County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 19%

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 Bannock County

$296K
Median Home Value
$375
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Bannock County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Bannock County residents

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Bannock County ZIP codes

5 community water systems mapped to Bannock County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Bannock County

4 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Bannock County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Bannock County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 83201 Pocatello 82 B 3 (1 health) $256K
2 83204 Pocatello 82 B 3 (1 health) $233K
3 83209 Pocatello 82 B 3 (1 health) —
4 83202 Pocatello 67 C 22 (4 health) $301K
5 83205 Pocatello — — —
6 83206 Pocatello — — —
7 83214 Arimo — — $251K
8 83234 Downey — — $216K
9 83245 Inkom — — $301K
10 83246 Lava Hot Springs — — $359K
11 83250 Mccammon — — $296K
12 83281 Swanlake — — $304K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Bannock County

The guides listed here are chosen from this county's data, and the short note beside each one says why it made the list.

Overview

Bannock County in Idaho covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100) across 4 scored records.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bannock County?
Bannock County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (12 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Bannock County?
We map 5 public water systems to 12 ZIP codes in our data for Bannock County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bannock County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Bannock County is wildfire. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,754 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Bannock County?
The median home build year in Bannock County is 1978. 59% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Bannock County compare to Idaho?
Bannock County has an average Home Safety Score of 78/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Idaho state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Bannock County, ID: HSS 78/100; 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/idaho/bannock/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Bannock County, ID: HSS 78/100; 4 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/idaho/bannock/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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