COUNTY REPORT WY

Crook County, Wyoming

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 51/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03

Unlike better-scoring counties, Crook County records health-based violations across a meaningful portion of its 7 ZIP codes — the overall safety grade is well below average.

How Crook County Compares

Crook County51/100
Wyoming avg55/100
National avg68/100

How Crook County Compares

D
County Grade
51/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Crook 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

D
County Grade
51
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 82720 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 82714 (40/100)
$278K
Median Home Value
$1,286
Avg Remediation (46% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Crook 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 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 11.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $411, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.314% avg pipe failure probability

45% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Crook County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2023
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1991
Median Build Year
45%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $411

Wildfire $257/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr
Water / Lead $64/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,650 housing units in Crook County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 37%

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 Crook County

$278K
Median Home Value
$1,286
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.6% (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 Crook County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 BEULAH LAND WATER 50 7
2 MOORCROFT, TOWN OF 1,009 2
3 Buckmiller Enterprises, Llc 33 2
4 HULETT, TOWN OF 420 0
5 City of Sundance, 1,279 0

6 total water systems serve Crook County.

All ZIP Codes in Crook County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Crook County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 82720 Hulett 66 C 0 $268K
2 82729 Sundance 66 C 0 $283K
3 82721 Moorcroft 61 C 2 (1 health) $273K
4 82712 Beulah 45 D 7 (2 health)
5 82710 Aladdin 40 D 0 $286K
6 82711 Alva 40 D 0
7 82714 Devils Tower 40 D 0

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Overview

Crook County in Wyoming covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (51/100).

2 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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What You Can Do

Crook County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

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.

2

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

3

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.

4

Check for lead in your home

45% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Crook County?
Crook County receives a grade of D. 2 of 7 ZIP codes have health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Crook County?
Crook County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Crook County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Crook County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $411 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Crook County?
The median home build year in Crook County is 1991. 45% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Crook County compare to Wyoming?
Crook County has an average water safety score of 51/100, which is below the Wyoming state average of 55/100.

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