COUNTY REPORT WY

Carbon County, Wyoming

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 53/100 · Grade D

ZipCheckup grade for Carbon County: D.

Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.

Scoring toward the bottom of the scale, Carbon County's grade averages ZIP-level results; open any of its 12 ZIP reports for the details.

How Carbon County Compares

Carbon County53/100
Wyoming avg63/100
National avg73/100

How Carbon County Compares

D
County Grade
53/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Carbon County scores 10 points below the Wyoming state average (63/100) and 20 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

D
County Grade
53
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 82301 (53/100)
Lowest ZIP: 82301 (53/100)
$208K
Median Home Value
$600
Avg Remediation (0.29% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Carbon County, Wyoming

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 9.9%, diabetes 12.9%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $576, largest modeled factor: Flood

70% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
70%
Pre-1980 Housing
50/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
80%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $576

Flood $400/yr
Wildfire $250/yr
Energy Code Gap $216/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

8,055 housing units in Carbon County

Pre-1940 17%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 34%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 11%

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 Carbon County

$208K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Carbon County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Carbon County residents

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Carbon County ZIP codes

1 community water system mapped to Carbon County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Carbon County

1 water system with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Carbon County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Carbon County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 82301 Rawlins 53 D 38 (4 health) $208K
2 82321 Baggs — — $224K
3 82323 Dixon — — $118K
4 82324 Elk Mountain — — $218K
5 82325 Encampment — — $213K
6 82327 Hanna — — $121K
7 82329 Medicine Bow — — $75K
8 82331 Saratoga — — $300K
9 82332 Savery — — —
10 82334 Sinclair — — $201K
11 82335 Walcott — — —
12 82615 Shirley Basin — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Carbon County

Nothing on this list means a problem exists in your own home: the matches are drawn from county- and ZIP-level records, so a guide shows up because of an area signal, and only testing at your tap describes a specific household.

Overview

Carbon County in Wyoming covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (53/100) across 1 scored records.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

What You Can Do

Carbon County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

Test your tap water

Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.

2

Consider a certified water filter

NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher

3

Contact your water utility

Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.

4

Check for lead in your home

70% of homes in this county were built before 1980. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially after water sits in the pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Carbon County?
Carbon County receives a grade of D. 1 of 12 ZIP codes are mapped to water systems with reported health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Carbon County?
We map 1 public water system to the 12 ZIP codes of Carbon County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Carbon County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Carbon County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $576 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Carbon County?
The median home build year in Carbon County is 1972. 70% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Carbon County compare to Wyoming?
Carbon County has an average Home Safety Score of 53/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Wyoming state average of 63/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Carbon County, WY: HSS 53/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wyoming/carbon/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Carbon County, WY: HSS 53/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wyoming/carbon/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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