Rich County, Utah
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
The 4 water systems serving Rich County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Rich County Compares
How Rich County Compares
Rich County scores 10 points above the Utah state average (72/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 11%, diabetes 11.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $960, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.4% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
68.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Rich County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. 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: $960
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,083 housing units in Rich 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 Rich County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Rich 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 Rich 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 Rich County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodruff Town Water System | 200 | 8 |
| 2 | Mountain Meadow Improvement District | 80 | 8 |
| 3 | Deseret Land and Livestock | 29 | 8 |
| 4 | Laketown | 380 | 4 |
| 5 | Randolph Town Water System | 470 | 2 |
6 total water systems serve Rich County.
All ZIP Codes in Rich County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Rich County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84028 | Garden City | 83 | B | 0 | $527K |
| 2 | 84038 | Laketown | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) | $351K |
| 3 | 84064 | Randolph | 82 | B | 2 | $243K |
| 4 | 84086 | Woodruff | 81 | B | 8 (2 health) | $168K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Rich County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Rich County in Utah covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
3 of 4 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.