Wheatland County, Montana
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Wheatland County's 4 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Wheatland County Compares
How Wheatland County Compares
Wheatland County scores 18 points above the Montana state average (55/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 13%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,175, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.405% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
71% 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: $1,175
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,228 housing units in Wheatland 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 Wheatland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wheatland 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 Wheatland 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 Wheatland County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cmrwa Musselshell Judith Rural Water Sys | 1,100 | 10 |
| 2 | City of Harlowton | 1,050 | 10 |
| 3 | Springwater Colony | 100 | 10 |
| 4 | Duncan Ranch Colony | 96 | 10 |
| 5 | Two Dot Water Users Company | 50 | 1 |
6 total water systems serve Wheatland County.
All ZIP Codes in Wheatland County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Wheatland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59085 | Two Dot | 83 | B | 1 | $94K |
| 2 | 59036 | Harlowton | 73 | B | 10 | $187K |
| 3 | 59453 | Judith Gap | 72 | B | 1 | $169K |
| 4 | 59078 | Shawmut | 63 | C | 0 | $139K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wheatland County
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Overview
Wheatland County in Montana covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
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.