COUNTY REPORT WY

Sheridan County, Wyoming

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Sheridan County: C.

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

Sheridan County: 12 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.

How Sheridan County Compares

Sheridan County67/100
Wyoming avg63/100
National avg73/100

How Sheridan County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Sheridan County scores 4 points above the Wyoming state average (63/100) and 6 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 Last verified:

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 82801 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 82801 (67/100)
$360K
Median Home Value
$1,725
Avg Remediation (48% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sheridan 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: 12.5 (asthma 10%, diabetes 10.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $903, driven primarily by flood

57.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

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

Peak year: 2024 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 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% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1980
Median Build Year
57.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
58%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $903

Flood $520/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $142/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

15,094 housing units in Sheridan County

Pre-1940 17%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 26%

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 Sheridan County

$360K
Median Home Value
$1,725
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Sheridan County

2 community water systems serving Sheridan County.

All ZIP Codes in Sheridan County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Sheridan County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 82801 Sheridan 67 C 0 $340K
2 82831 Arvada
3 82832 Banner $909K
4 82833 Big Horn 0 $679K
5 82835 Clearmont $350K
6 82836 Dayton $287K
7 82837 Leiter
8 82838 Parkman $554K
9 82839 Ranchester $374K
10 82842 Story $360K
11 82844 Wolf
12 82845 Wyarno $265K

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Overview

Sheridan County in Wyoming covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 1 scored records.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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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 Sheridan County?
Sheridan 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 Sheridan County?
Sheridan County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sheridan County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sheridan County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $903 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sheridan County?
The median home build year in Sheridan County is 1980. 57.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sheridan County compare to Wyoming?
Sheridan County has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Wyoming state average of 63/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sheridan County, WY: HSS 67/100; High Radon Risk. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wyoming/sheridan/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-wyoming-sheridan,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sheridan County, WY: HSS 67/100; High Radon Risk}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wyoming/sheridan/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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