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
How Emery County Compares
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
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.
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
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: $774
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
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
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
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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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Emery County, Utah
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.