Carbon County, Utah
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Monitoring figures for Carbon 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 Carbon County Compares
How Carbon County Compares
Carbon County scores 13 points below the Utah state average (72/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Carbon County, Utah
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 12.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,347, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.458% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
85% 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: $1,347
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,595 housing units in Carbon 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 Carbon County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Carbon 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 Carbon 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 Carbon County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Carbon City | 1,460 | 5 |
| 2 | Price Municipal Corporation | 8,867 | 2 |
| 3 | Price River Wid | 5,790 | 2 |
| 4 | Wellington City | 1,676 | 2 |
| 5 | Helper City | 2,000 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Carbon County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Carbon County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84526 | Helper | 70 | B | 0 | $210K |
| 2 | 84542 | Wellington | 70 | B | 1 | $173K |
| 3 | 84501 | Price | 68 | C | 1 | $213K |
| 4 | 84520 | East Carbon | 65 | C | 5 (1 health) | $84K |
| 5 | 84529 | Kenilworth | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 84539 | Sunnyside | 40 | D | 0 | $95K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Carbon County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 85% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Carbon County, Utah
Overview
Carbon County in Utah covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
3 of 6 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.