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
How Gooding County Compares
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
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
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: $1,023
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.