COUNTY REPORT NV

White Pine County, Nevada

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for White Pine County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Monitoring figures for White Pine County indicate average water quality overall - some ZIP codes among the 6 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.

How White Pine County Compares

White Pine County66/100
Nevada avg84/100
National avg73/100

How White Pine County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

White Pine County scores 18 points below the Nevada state average (84/100) and 7 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 89301 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 89301 (66/100)
$96K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Avg Remediation (145% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: White Pine County, Nevada

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: 14.2 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 12.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,000, driven primarily by flood

58.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1980
Median Build Year
58.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
50%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,000

Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $375/yr
Water Infrastructure $208/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,119 housing units in White Pine County

Pre-1940 19%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 15%

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 White Pine County

$96K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in White Pine 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 White Pine County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving White Pine County

1 community water system serving White Pine County.

Systems with the most violations in White Pine County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in White Pine County

6 ZIP codes tracked in White Pine County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 89301 Ely 66 C 27 $199K
2 89311 Baker $91K
3 89315 Ely
4 89317 Lund $239K
5 89318 Mc Gill $96K
6 89319 Ruth $71K

Recommended Buyer Guides for White Pine County

Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here - the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.

Overview

White Pine County in Nevada covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 1 scored records.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in White Pine County?
White Pine 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 White Pine County?
White Pine County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in White Pine County?
The primary environmental risk factor in White Pine County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,000 per homeowner.
How old are homes in White Pine County?
The median home build year in White Pine County is 1980. 58.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does White Pine County compare to Nevada?
White Pine County has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Nevada state average of 84/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). White Pine County, NV: HSS 66/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/nevada/white-pine/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{White Pine County, NV: HSS 66/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/nevada/white-pine/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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