COUNTY REPORT WY

Lincoln County, Wyoming

16 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Lincoln County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

ZipCheckup gives Lincoln County a C; the county page lists 16 ZIP codes, each with its own report.

How Lincoln County Compares

Lincoln County60/100
Wyoming avg63/100
National avg73/100

How Lincoln County Compares

C
County Grade
60/100
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Lincoln County scores 3 points below the Wyoming state average (63/100) and 13 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

C
County Grade
60
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 83101 (60/100)
Lowest ZIP: 83116 (60/100)
$351K
Median Home Value
$413
Avg Remediation (0.12% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Lincoln 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%, diabetes 11.4%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $329, largest modeled factor: Flood

41% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
41%
Pre-1980 Housing
36/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
27%
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: $329

Flood $333/yr
Energy Code Gap $114/yr
Wildfire $113/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

9,645 housing units in Lincoln County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 23%

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 Lincoln County

$351K
Median Home Value
$413
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County residents

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Lincoln County ZIP codes

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

Systems with the most violations in Lincoln County

3 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Lincoln County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 83101 Kemmerer 60 C 10 (10 health) $188K
2 83116 Diamondville 60 C 10 (10 health) $101K
3 83110 Afton — — 0 $348K
4 83111 Auburn — — 0 —
5 83112 Bedford — — 2 (1 health) $514K
6 83114 Cokeville — — $204K
7 83118 Etna — — 6 (1 health) $354K
8 83119 Fairview — — 0 —
9 83120 Freedom — — 2 (1 health) $377K
10 83121 Frontier — — 10 (10 health) —
11 83122 Grover — — 0 —
12 83123 La Barge — — $302K
13 83124 Opal — — $239K
14 83126 Smoot — — 0 $426K
15 83127 Thayne — — 6 (1 health) $431K
16 83128 Alpine — — 6 (1 health) $582K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Lincoln County

The guides listed here are chosen from this county's data, and the short note beside each one says why it made the list.

Overview

Lincoln County in Wyoming covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100) across 2 scored records.

8 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 11 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Lincoln County?
We map 4 public water systems to 16 ZIP codes in our data for Lincoln County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lincoln County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Lincoln County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $329 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Lincoln County?
The median home build year in Lincoln County is 1983. 41% 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 Lincoln County compare to Wyoming?
Lincoln County has an average Home Safety Score of 60/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Wyoming state average of 63/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Lincoln County, WY: HSS 60/100; 11 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wyoming/lincoln/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-wyoming-lincoln,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lincoln County, WY: HSS 60/100; 11 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wyoming/lincoln/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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