COUNTY REPORT UT

Davis County, Utah

14 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Covering 14 ZIP codes, Davis County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.

How Davis County Compares

Davis County67/100
Utah avg72/100
National avg68/100

How Davis County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Davis County scores 5 points below the Utah state average (72/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 84040 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 84315 (53/100)
$488K
Median Home Value
$1,679
Avg Remediation (34% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Davis 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: 10.2 (asthma 11%, diabetes 8.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $985, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.264% avg pipe failure probability, 8% of ZIPs at high risk

38.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
4 (4 health)
2024
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 6 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 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1998
Median Build Year
38.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
26%
Pipe Failure Probability
8%
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: $985

Flood $457/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $199/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

116,357 housing units in Davis County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 37%

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 Davis County

$488K
Median Home Value
$1,679
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.8% (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 Davis County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 West Bountiful City Water System 5,600 5
2 Bountiful City Water System 37,500 4
3 South Davis Water District 10,565 4
4 North Salt Lake City Water System 18,655 4
5 Farmington City Water System 27,860 4

16 total water systems serve Davis County.

All ZIP Codes in Davis County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Davis County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 84040 Layton 83 B 0 $486K
2 84075 Syracuse 83 B 0 $533K
3 84054 North Salt Lake 79 B 2 $472K
4 84041 Layton 78 B 0 $396K
5 84037 Kaysville 77 B 3 $604K
6 84087 Woods Cross 73 B 0 $489K
7 84010 Bountiful 72 B 2 (1 health) $486K
8 84014 Centerville 63 C 0 $492K
9 84015 Clearfield 63 C 0 $377K
10 84025 Farmington 55 C 1 $619K
11 84016 Clearfield 53 D 0
12 84056 Hill Afb 53 D 0 $404K
13 84089 Clearfield 53 D 0
14 84315 Hooper 53 D 0 $533K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Davis 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

Davis County in Utah covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).

4 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Davis County?
Davis 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 Davis County?
Davis County is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Davis County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Davis County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $985 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Davis County?
The median home build year in Davis County is 1998. 38.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Davis County compare to Utah?
Davis County has an average water safety score of 67/100, which is below the Utah state average of 72/100.

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