COUNTY REPORT UT

Emery County, Utah

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Emery County, EPA compliance data for 9 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.

How Emery County Compares

Emery County61/100
Utah avg72/100
National avg68/100

How Emery County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Emery County scores 11 points below the Utah state average (72/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 84525 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 84540 (53/100)
$195K
Median Home Value
$700
Avg Remediation (36% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Emery 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: 12.3 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 11.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $774, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.34% avg pipe failure probability

61.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
61.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $774

Energy Code Gap $460/yr
Water / Lead $161/yr
Wildfire $100/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,020 housing units in Emery County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 35%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 12%

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 Emery County

$195K
Median Home Value
$700
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Emery County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Emery County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 84525 Green River 83 B 1 $171K
2 84528 Huntington 82 B 8 (1 health) $200K
3 84537 Orangeville 63 C 0 $204K
4 84513 Castle Dale 53 D 0 $175K
5 84516 Clawson 53 D 0 $222K
6 84518 Cleveland 53 D 0 $142K
7 84521 Elmo 53 D 0 $190K
8 84523 Ferron 53 D 0 $231K
9 84540 Thompson 53 D 0

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Overview

Emery County in Utah covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).

2 of 9 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 Emery County?
Emery 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 Emery County?
Emery County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Emery County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Emery County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $774 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Emery County?
The median home build year in Emery County is 1972. 61.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Emery County compare to Utah?
Emery County has an average water safety score of 61/100, which is below the Utah state average of 72/100.

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