Bear Lake County, Idaho
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Bear Lake County's 9 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Bear Lake County Compares
How Bear Lake County Compares
Bear Lake County scores 3 points above the Idaho state average (66/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bear Lake County, Idaho
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 11.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $882, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.369% avg pipe failure probability, 22% of ZIPs at high risk
60.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $882
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,834 housing units in Bear Lake County
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 Bear Lake County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bear Lake County, representing a small fraction of property value.
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 Bear Lake County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Bear Lake County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MONTPELIER CITY OF | 2,772 | 2 |
| 2 | City of Paris | 535 | 2 |
| 3 | City of Bloomington | 206 | 1 |
| 4 | Fish Haven Pipeline Company | 400 | 1 |
| 5 | Bear Lake West Poa | 300 | 1 |
7 total water systems serve Bear Lake County.
All ZIP Codes in Bear Lake County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Bear Lake County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83223 | Bloomington | 83 | B | 1 | $362K |
| 2 | 83239 | Georgetown | 83 | B | 0 | $194K |
| 3 | 83261 | Paris | 82 | B | 2 | $236K |
| 4 | 83254 | Montpelier | 81 | B | 2 | $200K |
| 5 | 83287 | Fish Haven | 78 | B | 1 | $654K |
| 6 | 83220 | Bern | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 83233 | Dingle | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 83238 | Geneva | 53 | D | 0 | $314K |
| 9 | 83272 | Saint Charles | 53 | D | 0 | $238K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bear Lake County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.1% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bear Lake County, Idaho
Overview
Bear Lake County in Idaho covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
4 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.