COUNTY REPORT WY

Fremont County, Wyoming

13 ZIP codes · Avg score 43/100 · Grade D

ZipCheckup grade for Fremont County: D.

Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.

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Because the grade blends several data sources, a D or F for Fremont County does not show which factor drove it; the reports for its 13 ZIP codes show the underlying data.

How Fremont County Compares

Fremont County43/100
Wyoming avg63/100
National avg73/100

How Fremont County Compares

D
County Grade
43/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Fremont County scores 20 points below the Wyoming state average (63/100) and 30 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
43
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 82520 (49/100)
Lowest ZIP: 82501 (36/100)
$207K
Median Home Value
$833
Avg Remediation (0.40% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Fremont 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: 13.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 12.4%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $554, largest modeled factor: Wildfire

54% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
54%
Pre-1980 Housing
45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
67%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $554

Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

17,445 housing units in Fremont County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 19%

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 Fremont County

$207K
Median Home Value
$833
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Fremont 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 Fremont County residents

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Fremont County ZIP codes

6 community water systems mapped to Fremont County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Fremont County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Fremont County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Fremont County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 82520 Lander 49 D 1 (1 health) $318K
2 82501 Riverton 36 F 88 (5 health) $226K
3 82310 Jeffrey City — — —
4 82510 Arapahoe — — $178K
5 82512 Crowheart — — —
6 82513 Dubois — — $362K
7 82514 Fort Washakie — — $95K
8 82515 Hudson — — $188K
9 82516 Kinnear — — $136K
10 82523 Pavillion — — $226K
11 82524 Saint Stephens — — —
12 82642 Lysite — — $417K
13 82649 Shoshoni — — $154K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Fremont County

The mix of guides changes from county to county.

Overview

Fremont County in Wyoming covers 13 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (43/100) across 2 scored records.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 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

Fremont 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

54% 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 Fremont County?
Fremont County receives a grade of D. 2 of 13 ZIP codes are mapped to water systems with reported health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Fremont County?
We map 6 public water systems to 13 ZIP codes in our data for Fremont County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Fremont County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Fremont County is wildfire. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $554 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Fremont County?
The median home build year in Fremont County is 1972. 54% 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 Fremont County compare to Wyoming?
Fremont County has an average Home Safety Score of 43/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Wyoming state average of 63/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Fremont County, WY: HSS 43/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wyoming/fremont/
BibTeX
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  year   = {2026},
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Page version: October 2026.

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