COUNTY REPORT ID

Franklin County, Idaho

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Franklin County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

ZipCheckup rates Franklin County in the top two of its five grades; 6 ZIP codes are tracked there.

How Franklin County Compares

Franklin County79/100
Idaho avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Franklin County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Franklin County scores 7 points above the Idaho state average (72/100) and 6 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
79
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 83263 (79/100)
Lowest ZIP: 83263 (79/100)
$295K
Median Home Value
$450
Avg Remediation (0.15% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Franklin 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: 12.1 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 9.4%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $833, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap

60% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
60%
Pre-1980 Housing
41/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
50%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $833

Energy Code Gap $450/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,027 housing units in Franklin County

Pre-1940 26%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 23%

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 Franklin County

$295K
Median Home Value
$450
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Franklin 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 Franklin County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Franklin County ZIP codes

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

Systems with the most violations in Franklin County

2 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Franklin County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Franklin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 83263 Preston 79 B 11 (3 health) $295K
2 83228 Clifton — — $277K
3 83232 Dayton — — $291K
4 83237 Franklin — — 5 (2 health) $362K
5 83283 Thatcher — — —
6 83286 Weston — — $322K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Franklin County

When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.

Overview

Franklin County in Idaho covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100) across 1 scored records.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 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 Franklin County?
Franklin County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (6 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Franklin County?
We map 2 public water systems to 6 ZIP codes in our data for Franklin County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Franklin County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Franklin County is energy code gap. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $833 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Franklin County?
The median home build year in Franklin County is 1973. 60% 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 Franklin County compare to Idaho?
Franklin County has an average Home Safety Score of 79/100 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). Franklin County, ID: HSS 79/100; 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/idaho/franklin/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-idaho-franklin,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Franklin County, ID: HSS 79/100; 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/idaho/franklin/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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