Sanpete County, Utah
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Sanpete County shows moderate water quality across its 15 ZIP codes — some areas carry violations worth monitoring.
How Sanpete County Compares
How Sanpete County Compares
Sanpete County scores 11 points below the Utah state average (72/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Sanpete County, Utah
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.5 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 10.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $967, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.345% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
57.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $967
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,889 housing units in Sanpete 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 Sanpete County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sanpete 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 Sanpete 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 Sanpete County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axtell Community Service Distribution | 300 | 11 |
| 2 | Centerfield Town Water System | 1,700 | 9 |
| 3 | Gunnison City | 3,490 | 9 |
| 4 | Sterling Town Water System | 300 | 7 |
| 5 | Palisades Water Company | 49 | 7 |
14 total water systems serve Sanpete County.
All ZIP Codes in Sanpete County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Sanpete County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84627 | Ephraim | 70 | B | 0 | $418K |
| 2 | 84629 | Fairview | 70 | B | 0 | $300K |
| 3 | 84647 | Mount Pleasant | 70 | B | 0 | $280K |
| 4 | 84667 | Wales | 70 | B | 0 | $341K |
| 5 | 84662 | Spring City | 69 | C | 3 (1 health) | $367K |
| 6 | 84642 | Manti | 68 | C | 1 | $280K |
| 7 | 84643 | Mayfield | 66 | C | 0 | $325K |
| 8 | 84622 | Centerfield | 65 | C | 3 | $297K |
| 9 | 84665 | Sterling | 65 | C | 7 (1 health) | $418K |
| 10 | 84630 | Fayette | 60 | C | 6 | $234K |
| 11 | 84621 | Axtell | 56 | C | 8 (2 health) | — |
| 12 | 84632 | Fountain Green | 54 | D | 6 | $327K |
| 13 | 84522 | Emery | 53 | D | 0 | $128K |
| 14 | 84623 | Chester | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 15 | 84646 | Moroni | 40 | D | 0 | $241K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sanpete County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Sanpete County, Utah
Overview
Sanpete County in Utah covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
7 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.