COUNTY REPORT UT

Sevier County, Utah

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Water systems across Sevier County's 12 ZIP codes produce average compliance results overall — pockets with documented violations exist, and the variation between areas makes ZIP-level lookup the most useful tool for residents here.

How Sevier County Compares

Sevier County60/100
Utah avg72/100
National avg68/100

How Sevier County Compares

C
County Grade
60/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Sevier County scores 12 points below the Utah state average (72/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
60
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 84701 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 84766 (40/100)
$269K
Median Home Value
$1,750
Avg Remediation (65% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sevier 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: 12.4 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 10.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,075, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.393% avg pipe failure probability, 42% of ZIPs at high risk

66.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
66.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
39%
Pipe Failure Probability
42%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $1,075

Energy Code Gap $450/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $208/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

8,598 housing units in Sevier County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 21%

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 Sevier County

$269K
Median Home Value
$1,750
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sevier 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 Sevier County residents

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.4% (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 Sevier County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Koosharem 400 12
2 Joseph Town 350 5
3 Cove Special Service District 115 5
4 Sigurd Town Water System 445 4
5 Aurora City 1,013 2

16 total water systems serve Sevier County.

All ZIP Codes in Sevier County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Sevier County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 84701 Richfield 70 B 0 $297K
2 84711 Annabella 70 B 0 $286K
3 84739 Joseph 68 C 5 $237K
4 84754 Monroe 68 C 1 $272K
5 84724 Elsinore 66 C 1 $209K
6 84730 Glenwood 66 C 0 $331K
7 84652 Redmond 64 C 2 $269K
8 84654 Salina 62 C 1 $258K
9 84620 Aurora 54 D 2 $263K
10 84744 Koosharem 50 D 12 $254K
11 84657 Sigurd 47 D 4 $274K
12 84766 Sevier 40 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Sevier County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Sevier County in Utah covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).

8 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sevier County?
Sevier County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Sevier County?
Sevier County is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sevier County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sevier County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,075 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sevier County?
The median home build year in Sevier County is 1977. 66.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sevier County compare to Utah?
Sevier County has an average water safety score of 60/100, which is below the Utah state average of 72/100.

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