Washakie County, Wyoming
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Within Washakie County, 2 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.
How Washakie County Compares
How Washakie County Compares
Washakie County scores 14 points above the Wyoming state average (55/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $955, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.37% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
65.5% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $955
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,918 housing units in Washakie 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 Washakie County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Washakie 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 Washakie County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Washakie County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worland Utilities Commission | 5,487 | 3 |
| 2 | Washakie Rural Water System | 990 | 3 |
| 3 | South Big Horn County Jpb | 900 | 3 |
| 4 | Big Horn Regional Jpb | 25 | 3 |
| 5 | Ten Sleep, Town of | 400 | 2 |
All ZIP Codes in Washakie County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Washakie County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82401 | Worland | 69 | C | 3 | $187K |
| 2 | 82442 | Ten Sleep | 68 | C | 2 | $334K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Washakie County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Overview
Washakie County in Wyoming covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.