COUNTY REPORT UT

Wayne County, Utah

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup grade for Wayne: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Wayne County - 6 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.

How Wayne County Compares

Wayne County75/100
Utah avg72/100
National avg68/100

How Wayne County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Wayne County scores 3 points above the Utah state average (72/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 84734 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 84715 (59/100)
$349K
Median Home Value
$1,050
Avg Remediation (30% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Wayne 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: 13.7 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 13.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $705, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.367% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk

52.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1981
Median Build Year
52.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
37%
Pipe Failure Probability
17%
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: $705

Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Flood $200/yr
Water Infrastructure $142/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,692 housing units in Wayne County

Pre-1940 15%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 28%

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 Wayne County

$349K
Median Home Value
$1,050
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Wayne County

8 community water systems serving Wayne County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve Wayne County.

Systems with the most violations in Wayne County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Wayne County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 84734 Hanksville 82 B 2 $96K
2 84749 Lyman 82 B 11 (1 health) $366K
3 84773 Teasdale 80 B 4 $615K
4 84775 Torrey 76 B 3 $595K
5 84747 Loa 71 B 2 $230K
6 84715 Bicknell 59 C 6 $333K

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Overview

Wayne County in Utah covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).

6 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Wayne County?
Wayne County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Wayne County?
Wayne County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Wayne County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Wayne County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $705 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Wayne County?
The median home build year in Wayne County is 1981. 52.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Wayne County compare to Utah?
Wayne County has an average water safety score of 75/100, which is above the Utah state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Wayne County, UT: 1 Health Violation - 75/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/utah/wayne/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Wayne County, UT: 1 Health Violation - 75/100 (2026)}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/utah/wayne/}
}

Data as of July 2026.

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