COUNTY REPORT UT

Cache County, Utah

18 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

The 18 water systems serving Cache County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.

How Cache County Compares

Cache County75/100
Utah avg72/100
National avg68/100

How Cache County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
18
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Cache County scores 3 points above the Utah state average (72/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
18
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 84319 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 84304 (53/100)
$376K
Median Home Value
$1,150
Avg Remediation (31% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Cache County, Utah

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: 9.6 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 7.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $968, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.336% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk

51.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
7 (7 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 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 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 7.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 27.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1989
Median Build Year
51.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
17%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $968

Energy Code Gap $360/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $189/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

42,519 housing units in Cache County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 32%

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 Cache County

$376K
Median Home Value
$1,150
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 7.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 27.9% (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 Cache County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Trenton Town Water System 490 12
2 Paradise Town Water System 1,014 12
3 Paradise West Subdivision 27 12
4 NEWTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM 810 11
5 Clarkston Town Water System 763 10

18 total water systems serve Cache County.

All ZIP Codes in Cache County

18 ZIP codes tracked in Cache County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 84319 Hyrum 83 B 0 $376K
2 84322 Logan 83 B 1
3 84323 Logan 83 B 1
4 84327 Newton 83 B 0 $343K
5 84339 Wellsville 83 B 0 $400K
6 84341 Logan 83 B 1 $404K
7 84326 Millville 82 B 2 $479K
8 84338 Trenton 82 B 10 (1 health) $317K
9 84305 Clarkston 81 B 1 $300K
10 84308 Cornish 81 B 9 (2 health) $279K
11 84321 Logan 78 B 1 $360K
12 84325 Mendon 75 B 0 $549K
13 84320 Lewiston 72 B 0 $334K
14 84328 Paradise 63 C 12 (1 health) $518K
15 84332 Providence 63 C 0 $478K
16 84333 Richmond 63 C 0 $351K
17 84335 Smithfield 58 C 1 $404K
18 84304 Cache Junction 53 D 0

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Overview

Cache County in Utah covers 18 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).

10 of 18 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cache County?
Cache County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 18 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Cache County?
Cache County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 18 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cache County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cache County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $968 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cache County?
The median home build year in Cache County is 1989. 51.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cache County compare to Utah?
Cache County has an average water safety score of 75/100, which is above the Utah state average of 72/100.

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