Lincoln County, Idaho
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Lincoln County earns a high water safety grade — 3 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Lincoln County Compares
How Lincoln County Compares
Lincoln County scores 15 points above the Idaho state average (66/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.5 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 11.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $877, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.35% avg pipe failure probability
51.7% 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: $877
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,132 housing units in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Lincoln County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dietrich Water System | 332 | 4 |
| 2 | City of Richfield | 501 | 2 |
| 3 | Shoshone Water Works | 1,398 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Lincoln County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Lincoln County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83352 | Shoshone | 83 | B | 0 | $202K |
| 2 | 83324 | Dietrich | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) | $242K |
| 3 | 83349 | Richfield | 79 | B | 2 | $203K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lincoln County
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- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.7% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Lincoln County in Idaho covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.