Kane County, Utah
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA monitoring reports for Kane County cover 6 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.
How Kane County Compares
How Kane County Compares
Kane County scores 1 points above the Utah state average (72/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Kane County, Utah
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 11.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $818, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.325% avg pipe failure probability
50.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Kane County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $818
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,266 housing units in Kane 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 Kane County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kane 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 Kane 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 Kane County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkridge Water Company | 178 | 18 |
| 2 | Alton Town Water System | 136 | 18 |
| 3 | Kanab City | 4,985 | 6 |
| 4 | Kane County Wcd - Johnson Canyon | 900 | 6 |
| 5 | Kane County Wcd - Duck Creek Village | 3,029 | 6 |
10 total water systems serve Kane County.
All ZIP Codes in Kane County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Kane County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84758 | Orderville | 83 | B | 0 | $305K |
| 2 | 84729 | Glendale | 82 | B | 2 | $211K |
| 3 | 84741 | Kanab | 80 | B | 6 | $359K |
| 4 | 84710 | Alton | 79 | B | 18 (3 health) | $340K |
| 5 | 84762 | Duck Creek Village | 63 | C | 0 | $420K |
| 6 | 84755 | Mount Carmel | 53 | D | 0 | $688K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kane County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Kane County, Utah
Overview
Kane County in Utah covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
3 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.