Garfield County, Utah
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Garfield County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 10 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Garfield County Compares
How Garfield County Compares
Garfield County scores 0 points above the Utah state average (72/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Garfield County, Utah
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.5 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 12%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $714, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.354% avg pipe failure probability, 10% of ZIPs at high risk
58.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Garfield County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $714
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,782 housing units in Garfield 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 Garfield County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Garfield 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 Garfield 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 Garfield County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hatch Town Water System | 234 | 9 |
| 2 | Paunsaugunt Cliffs Ssd | 56 | 9 |
| 3 | RUBYS INN | 700 | 7 |
| 4 | Tropic Town Water System | 586 | 7 |
| 5 | Bryce Canyon National Park | 351 | 7 |
13 total water systems serve Garfield County.
All ZIP Codes in Garfield County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Garfield County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84716 | Boulder | 83 | B | 0 | $304K |
| 2 | 84712 | Antimony | 82 | B | 5 (1 health) | $500K |
| 3 | 84776 | Tropic | 82 | B | 7 (1 health) | $223K |
| 4 | 84726 | Escalante | 81 | B | 4 | $391K |
| 5 | 84759 | Panguitch | 80 | B | 4 | $302K |
| 6 | 84718 | Cannonville | 78 | B | 5 | $233K |
| 7 | 84735 | Hatch | 77 | B | 9 | $450K |
| 8 | 84536 | Monument Valley | 53 | D | 0 | $50K |
| 9 | 84736 | Henrieville | 53 | D | 0 | $178K |
| 10 | 84764 | Bryce | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Garfield County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.2% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Garfield County, Utah
Overview
Garfield County in Utah covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
6 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations 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.