COUNTY REPORT UT

Tooele County, Utah

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent water monitoring in Tooele County shows 8 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Tooele County Compares

Tooele County71/100
Utah avg72/100
National avg68/100

How Tooele County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Tooele County scores 1 points below the Utah state average (72/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 84029 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 84069 (53/100)
$361K
Median Home Value
$925
Avg Remediation (26% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Tooele 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: 10.9 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 8.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $833, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.311% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk

49.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
49.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
Pipe Failure Probability
13%
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: $833

Energy Code Gap $383/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $75/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

23,402 housing units in Tooele County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 15%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 42%

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 Tooele County

$361K
Median Home Value
$925
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.6% (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 Tooele County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 WENDOVER CITY WATER SYSTEM 1,525 6
2 Grantsville City 13,400 4
3 Tooele City Water System 37,100 4
4 Hidden Hollow Water Company 99 3
5 VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST 302 1

6 total water systems serve Tooele County.

All ZIP Codes in Tooele County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Tooele County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 84029 Grantsville 83 B 1 $435K
2 84071 Stockton 83 B 0 $453K
3 84074 Tooele 82 B 3 $383K
4 84080 Vernon 81 B 1 $275K
5 84083 Wendover 77 B 6 $167K
6 84022 Dugway 53 D 0 $357K
7 84034 Ibapah 53 D 0
8 84069 Rush Valley 53 D 0 $361K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Tooele County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Tooele County in Utah covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).

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

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Tooele County?
Tooele County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Tooele County?
Tooele County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Tooele County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Tooele County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $833 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Tooele County?
The median home build year in Tooele County is 1984. 49.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Tooele County compare to Utah?
Tooele County has an average water safety score of 71/100, which is below the Utah state average of 72/100.

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