COUNTY REPORT WY

Sweetwater County, Wyoming

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

The systems supplying Sweetwater County's 11 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.

How Sweetwater County Compares

Sweetwater County61/100
Wyoming avg55/100
National avg68/100

How Sweetwater County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Sweetwater County scores 6 points above the Wyoming state average (55/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 82935 (69/100)
Lowest ZIP: 82943 (40/100)
$198K
Median Home Value
$1,691
Avg Remediation (85% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.7 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 11.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $352, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.368% avg pipe failure probability, 27% of ZIPs at high risk

62.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
1 (1 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
2 (2 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 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 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
62.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
37%
Pipe Failure Probability
27%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $352

Energy Code Gap $147/yr
Water / Lead $132/yr
Flood $73/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

19,042 housing units in Sweetwater County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 26%
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 Sweetwater County

$198K
Median Home Value
$1,691
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.1% (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.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Sweetwater County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Pioneer Mobile Home Park 1,000 27
2 City of Rock Springs, 24,000 24
3 White Mountain W&s District 3,000 24
4 Clearview I&s District 930 24
5 Skyline Village Mobile Home Pk 700 24

17 total water systems serve Sweetwater County.

All ZIP Codes in Sweetwater County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Sweetwater County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 82935 Green River 69 C 3 $255K
2 82336 Wamsutter 66 C 0
3 82929 Little America 66 C 0
4 82322 Bairoil 65 C 7 (1 health)
5 82902 Rock Springs 65 C 12 (1 health)
6 82932 Farson 65 C 10 (1 health) $158K
7 82901 Rock Springs 64 C 12 (1 health) $239K
8 82942 Point Of Rocks 61 C 2 (1 health)
9 82934 Granger 59 C 6 (3 health) $113K
10 82945 Superior 56 C 17 (2 health)
11 82943 Reliance 40 D 0

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Overview

Sweetwater County in Wyoming covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).

8 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 10 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sweetwater County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sweetwater County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $352 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sweetwater County?
The median home build year in Sweetwater County is 1975. 62.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sweetwater County compare to Wyoming?
Sweetwater County has an average water safety score of 61/100, which is above the Wyoming state average of 55/100.

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