Sweetwater County, Wyoming
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Sweetwater County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
The systems supplying Sweetwater County's 12 ZIP codes vary in performance - most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Sweetwater County Compares
How Sweetwater County Compares
Sweetwater County scores 3 points above the Wyoming state average (63/100) and 7 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.7 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 11.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $537, driven primarily by flood
63.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $537
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
19,198 housing units in Sweetwater County
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 Sweetwater County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Sweetwater County
5 community water systems serving Sweetwater County.
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- C
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Systems with the most violations in Sweetwater County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
All ZIP Codes in Sweetwater County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Sweetwater County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82943 | Reliance | 67 | C | 0 | — |
| 2 | 82901 | Rock Springs | 66 | C | 3 | $239K |
| 3 | 82935 | Green River | 66 | C | 2 | $255K |
| 4 | 82322 | Bairoil | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 82336 | Wamsutter | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 82902 | Rock Springs | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 82929 | Little America | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 82932 | Farson | — | — | $158K | |
| 9 | 82934 | Granger | — | — | $113K | |
| 10 | 82938 | Mc Kinnon | — | — | $371K | |
| 11 | 82942 | Point Of Rocks | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 82945 | Superior | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sweetwater County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Sweetwater County in Wyoming covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 3 scored records.
2 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.