Uintah County, Utah
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Uintah County, EPA compliance data for 8 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.
How Uintah County Compares
How Uintah County Compares
Uintah 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Uintah County, Utah
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.2 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 10.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $895, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.325% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
56.7% 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: $895
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,069 housing units in Uintah 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 Uintah County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Uintah 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 Uintah 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 Uintah County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tridell Lapoint Wid | 1,525 | 11 |
| 2 | Vernal City Water System | 10,000 | 6 |
| 3 | Maeser Improvement District | 4,152 | 6 |
| 4 | Mile High Village | 188 | 6 |
| 5 | Ouray Park Water Improvement District | 300 | 5 |
13 total water systems serve Uintah County.
All ZIP Codes in Uintah County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Uintah County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84035 | Jensen | 70 | B | 0 | $181K |
| 2 | 84078 | Vernal | 69 | C | 3 | $279K |
| 3 | 84066 | Roosevelt | 68 | C | 5 (1 health) | $259K |
| 4 | 84063 | Randlett | 66 | C | 0 | $259K |
| 5 | 84079 | Vernal | 65 | C | 3 | — |
| 6 | 84076 | Tridell | 59 | C | 0 | $329K |
| 7 | 84008 | Bonanza | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 84039 | Lapoint | 40 | D | 0 | $279K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Uintah County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Uintah County, Utah
Overview
Uintah County in Utah covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
3 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.