Esmeralda County, Nevada
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 3 ZIP codes, Esmeralda County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.
How Esmeralda County Compares
How Esmeralda County Compares
Esmeralda County scores 19 points below the Nevada state average (81/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.1 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 17.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $600, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.357% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
60% 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: $600
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
584 housing units in Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Esmeralda County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Esmeralda County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89013 | Goldfield | 79 | B | 14 (1 health) | $86K |
| 2 | 89010 | Dyer | 53 | D | 0 | $111K |
| 3 | 89047 | Silverpeak | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Esmeralda County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Esmeralda County in Nevada covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
1 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.