COUNTY REPORT NV

Pershing County, Nevada

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Pershing County: 2 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.

How Pershing County Compares

Pershing County68/100
Nevada avg81/100
National avg68/100

How Pershing County Compares

C
County Grade
68/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Pershing County scores 13 points below the Nevada state average (81/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
68
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 89419 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 89418 (66/100)
$180K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (100% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $870, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.36% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

63.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
63.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
36%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $870

Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,711 housing units in Pershing County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 51%
2000+ 10%

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 Pershing County

$180K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pershing 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 Pershing County residents

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

All ZIP Codes in Pershing County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Pershing County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 89419 Lovelock 70 B 0 $180K
2 89418 Imlay 66 C 0

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Overview

Pershing County in Nevada covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Pershing County.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Pershing County?
Pershing County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Pershing County?
Pershing County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Pershing County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Pershing County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $870 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Pershing County?
The median home build year in Pershing County is 1986. 63.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Pershing County compare to Nevada?
Pershing County has an average water safety score of 68/100, which is below the Nevada state average of 81/100.

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