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Niobrara County, Wyoming

5 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

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

Unavailable
0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored
5
ZIP Codes
$216K
Median Home Value
$1,560
Avg Remediation (72% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Niobrara 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: 14.5 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 13%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,218, driven primarily by water_lead

76% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1954
Median Build Year
76%
Pre-1978 Housing
48/100
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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,218

Water / Lead $410/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water Infrastructure $270/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,324 housing units in Niobrara County

Pre-1940 34%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 10%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 7%

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 Niobrara County

$216K
Median Home Value
$1,560
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Niobrara County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Niobrara County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 82222 Lance Creek $231K
2 82224 Lost Springs
3 82225 Lusk $201K
4 82227 Manville $75K
5 82242 Van Tassell $321K

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Overview

Niobrara County in Wyoming covers 5 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Niobrara County.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the biggest environmental risk in Niobrara County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Niobrara County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,218 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Niobrara County?
The median home build year in Niobrara County is 1954. 76% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Niobrara County, Wyoming Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wyoming/niobrara/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-wyoming-niobrara,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Niobrara County, Wyoming Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wyoming/niobrara/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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