Bingham County, Idaho
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Bingham County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 9 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Bingham County Compares
How Bingham County Compares
Bingham County scores 5 points above the Idaho state average (66/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bingham 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 11%, diabetes 11.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,068, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.39% avg pipe failure probability, 56% of ZIPs at high risk
70.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Bingham County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,068
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,541 housing units in Bingham 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 Bingham County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bingham 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 Bingham 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 Bingham County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Shelley | 4,409 | 10 |
| 2 | Woodville | 225 | 10 |
| 3 | Greenfield Water and Sewer | 240 | 10 |
| 4 | Journeys End | 180 | 10 |
| 5 | South Park Water and Sewer | 125 | 10 |
16 total water systems serve Bingham County.
All ZIP Codes in Bingham County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Bingham County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83210 | Aberdeen | 83 | B | 0 | $182K |
| 2 | 83236 | Firth | 83 | B | 0 | $278K |
| 3 | 83215 | Atomic City | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) | — |
| 4 | 83256 | Moreland | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 5 | 83221 | Blackfoot | 75 | B | 6 (3 health) | $250K |
| 6 | 83274 | Shelley | 74 | B | 10 | $328K |
| 7 | 83262 | Pingree | 63 | C | 0 | $194K |
| 8 | 83218 | Basalt | 53 | D | 0 | $268K |
| 9 | 83277 | Springfield | 49 | D | 3 | $194K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bingham County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bingham County, Idaho
Overview
Bingham County in Idaho covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
5 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.