COUNTY REPORT ID

Gooding County, Idaho

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Water systems across Gooding County's 4 ZIP codes produce average compliance results overall — pockets with documented violations exist, and the variation between areas makes ZIP-level lookup the most useful tool for residents here.

How Gooding County Compares

Gooding County64/100
Idaho avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Gooding County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Gooding County scores 2 points below the Idaho state average (66/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 83355 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 83314 (60/100)
$233K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (77% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 13%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,023, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.37% avg pipe failure probability

69% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
69%
Pre-1978 Housing
37%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,023

Energy Code Gap $473/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,081 housing units in Gooding County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 36%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 15%

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 Gooding County

$233K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Gooding 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 Gooding County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Gooding County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Wendell 3,000 7
2 City of Hagerman 988 4
3 Sportsmans River Resort 50 4
4 Northview Subdivision 47 4
5 City of Bliss 384 3

7 total water systems serve Gooding County.

All ZIP Codes in Gooding County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Gooding County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 83355 Wendell 70 B 0 $237K
2 83330 Gooding 66 C 2 $230K
3 83332 Hagerman 61 C 4 $226K
4 83314 Bliss 60 C 3 $304K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Gooding County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Gooding County in Idaho covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).

3 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Gooding County?
Gooding County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Gooding County?
Gooding County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Gooding County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Gooding County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,023 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Gooding County?
The median home build year in Gooding County is 1976. 69% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Gooding County compare to Idaho?
Gooding County has an average water safety score of 64/100, which is below the Idaho state average of 66/100.

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