COUNTY REPORT ID

Twin Falls County, Idaho

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Twin Falls County earns a high water safety grade — 9 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Twin Falls County Compares

Twin Falls County76/100
Idaho avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Twin Falls County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Twin Falls County scores 10 points above the Idaho state average (66/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
76
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 83302 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 83344 (55/100)
$269K
Median Home Value
$889
Avg Remediation (33% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Twin Falls 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: 12.3 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 11%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $882, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.384% avg pipe failure probability, 44% of ZIPs at high risk

59.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Twin Falls County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
4 (4 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
59.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
44%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $882

Energy Code Gap $360/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $156/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

35,224 housing units in Twin Falls County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 20%
2000+ 30%

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 Twin Falls County

$269K
Median Home Value
$889
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Twin Falls 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 Twin Falls County residents

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.3% (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 Twin Falls County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Twin Falls 56,121 71
2 Filer Water Works 2,858 61
3 City of Buhl 4,518 39
4 Kanaka Rapids Ranch Water System Inc. 220 39
5 Clear Lake Ranch P U D 54 39

14 total water systems serve Twin Falls County.

All ZIP Codes in Twin Falls County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Twin Falls County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 83302 Rogerson 83 B 0 $140K
2 83334 Hansen 82 B 5 (1 health) $228K
3 83321 Castleford 81 B 1 $200K
4 83328 Filer 81 B 12 (2 health) $294K
5 83341 Kimberly 80 B 3 $412K
6 83316 Buhl 77 B 39 (2 health) $248K
7 83303 Twin Falls 72 B 10 (3 health)
8 83301 Twin Falls 69 C 10 (3 health) $291K
9 83344 Murtaugh 55 C 3 (1 health) $323K

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Overview

Twin Falls County in Idaho covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).

8 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 12 health-based violations have been documented.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Twin Falls County?
Twin Falls County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 9 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Twin Falls County?
Twin Falls County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Twin Falls County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Twin Falls County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $882 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Twin Falls County?
The median home build year in Twin Falls County is 1982. 59.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Twin Falls County compare to Idaho?
Twin Falls County has an average water safety score of 76/100, which is above the Idaho state average of 66/100.

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