Iron County, Utah
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Iron County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Because the C for Iron County comes from averaging ZIP-level Home Safety Scores, its 10 ZIP reports are where the underlying data can be seen.
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
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%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $764, largest modeled factor: Flood
25% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $764
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
Modeled remediation costs in Iron County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 mapped to Iron County ZIP codes
7 community water systems mapped to Iron County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Iron County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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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
Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — 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.