Carbon County, Wyoming
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 51/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
While Carbon County's situation varies by ZIP, its 13 ZIP codes collectively fall below the state average — addressing specific concerns starts with checking the system that serves a given address.
How Carbon County Compares
How Carbon County Compares
Carbon County scores 4 points below the Wyoming state average (55/100) and 17 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $815, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.455% avg pipe failure probability, 73% of ZIPs at high risk
73.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Carbon County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 21 violations. Past 5 years: 52 total (52 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $815
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,155 housing units in Carbon 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 Carbon County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Carbon 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 Carbon 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 Carbon County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medicine Waters Village | 200 | 19 |
| 2 | Baggs, Town of | 400 | 17 |
| 3 | Dixon, Town of | 114 | 16 |
| 4 | City of Rawlins Water Supply, | 9,006 | 11 |
| 5 | Saratoga, Town of | 1,720 | 8 |
11 total water systems serve Carbon County.
All ZIP Codes in Carbon County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Carbon County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82324 | Elk Mountain | 69 | C | 6 (1 health) | $218K |
| 2 | 82325 | Encampment | 66 | C | 1 | $213K |
| 3 | 82327 | Hanna | 66 | C | 0 | $121K |
| 4 | 82331 | Saratoga | 65 | C | 8 (2 health) | $300K |
| 5 | 82334 | Sinclair | 65 | C | 2 | $201K |
| 6 | 82301 | Rawlins | 62 | C | 11 (5 health) | $208K |
| 7 | 82323 | Dixon | 50 | D | 16 (13 health) | $118K |
| 8 | 82058 | Garrett | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 82332 | Savery | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 82335 | Walcott | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 11 | 82615 | Shirley Basin | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 12 | 82329 | Medicine Bow | 32 | F | 2 | $75K |
| 13 | 82321 | Baggs | 30 | F | 17 (10 health) | $224K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Carbon County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 73.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Carbon County, Wyoming
Overview
Carbon County in Wyoming covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (51/100).
8 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 31 health-based violations 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.
What You Can Do
Carbon County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
73.9% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.