COUNTY REPORT WY

Park County, Wyoming

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Park County's 7 ZIP codes, water safety results are uneven — a portion of systems carry active or recent violations, while others meet standards without issues.

How Park County Compares

Park County60/100
Wyoming avg55/100
National avg68/100

How Park County Compares

C
County Grade
60/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Park County scores 5 points above the Wyoming state average (55/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
60
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 82435 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 82440 (40/100)
$285K
Median Home Value
$1,929
Avg Remediation (68% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Park 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: 12.8 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 11.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $684, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.354% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk

60.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2024
2 (2 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
60.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
43%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $684

Wildfire $257/yr
Water / Lead $143/yr
Flood $143/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

14,927 housing units in Park County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 29%
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 Park County

$285K
Median Home Value
$1,929
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.5% (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 Park County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Meeteetse, Town of 327 4
2 Big Valley & Crossed Arrows Imp District 35 4
3 City of Cody, 10,224 2
4 Northwest Rural Water District 7,330 2
5 Green Acres Mobile Home Park 375 2

10 total water systems serve Park County.

All ZIP Codes in Park County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Park County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 82435 Powell 70 B 0 $318K
2 82190 Yellowstone National Park 66 C 1
3 82414 Cody 64 C 2 $421K
4 82423 Frannie 64 C 1 $114K
5 82433 Meeteetse 61 C 4 (1 health) $252K
6 82450 Wapiti 53 D 0
7 82440 Ralston 40 D 0

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Overview

Park County in Wyoming covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).

4 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Park County?
Park 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 Park County?
Park County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Park County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Park County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $684 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Park County?
The median home build year in Park County is 1987. 60.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Park County compare to Wyoming?
Park County has an average water safety score of 60/100, which is above the Wyoming state average of 55/100.

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