COUNTY REPORT UT

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

Kane County73/100
Utah avg72/100
National avg68/100

How Kane County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 84758 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 84755 (53/100)
$349K
Median Home Value
$900
Avg Remediation (26% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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 trend

EPA violation counts by year across Kane County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
2 (2 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
2 (2 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

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

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.3% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
50.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
33%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $818

Energy Code Gap $360/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $92/yr

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

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 33%

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

$349K
Median Home Value
$900
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Kane County?
Kane County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Kane County?
Kane County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Kane County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Kane County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $818 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Kane County?
The median home build year in Kane County is 1986. 50.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Kane County compare to Utah?
Kane County has an average water safety score of 73/100, which is above the Utah state average of 72/100.

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