Iron County, Utah
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Iron County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Based on current EPA data, Iron County's 10 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Iron County Compares
How Iron County Compares
Iron County scores 2 points below the Utah state average (69/100) and 6 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Iron County, Utah
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.3 (asthma 11%, diabetes 9.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $959, driven primarily by flood
49.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Iron County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $959
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,971 housing units in Iron 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 Iron County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Iron 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 Iron County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Iron County
7 community water systems serving Iron County.
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Systems with the most violations in Iron County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Iron County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Iron County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84720 | Cedar City | 67 | C | 214 (1 health) | $357K |
| 2 | 84721 | Cedar City | 67 | C | 81 (1 health) | $345K |
| 3 | 84714 | Beryl | — | — | $199K | |
| 4 | 84719 | Brian Head | — | — | $309K | |
| 5 | 84742 | Kanarraville | — | — | 209 | $494K |
| 6 | 84753 | Modena | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 84756 | Newcastle | — | — | $219K | |
| 8 | 84760 | Paragonah | — | — | $268K | |
| 9 | 84761 | Parowan | — | — | $313K | |
| 10 | 84772 | Summit | — | — | $241K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Iron County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 3 ZIP codes
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Iron County, Utah
Overview
Iron County in Utah covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 2 scored records.
3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.