COUNTY REPORT WY

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

Sweetwater County66/100
Wyoming avg63/100
National avg73/100

How Sweetwater County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

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:

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 82943 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 82935 (66/100)
$239K
Median Home Value
$1,650
Avg Remediation (69% 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: $537, driven primarily by flood

63.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

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

1973
Median Build Year
63.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
41/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
42%
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: $537

Flood $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $172/yr
Water / Lead $168/yr

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

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

$239K
Median Home Value
$1,650
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
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 serving Sweetwater County

5 community water systems serving Sweetwater County.

Systems with the most violations in Sweetwater County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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

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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

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

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 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sweetwater County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sweetwater County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $537 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sweetwater County?
The median home build year in Sweetwater County is 1973. 63.7% 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 Home Safety Score of 66/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Wyoming state average of 63/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sweetwater County, WY: HSS 66/100; 3 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wyoming/sweetwater/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-wyoming-sweetwater,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sweetwater County, WY: HSS 66/100; 3 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wyoming/sweetwater/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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