COUNTY REPORT WY

Washakie County, Wyoming

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

ZipCheckup grade for Washakie County: C.

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

Within Washakie County, 2 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality - national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.

How Washakie County Compares

Washakie County67/100
Wyoming avg63/100
National avg73/100

How Washakie County Compares

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

Washakie 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
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 82401 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 82401 (67/100)
$260K
Median Home Value
$3,000
Avg Remediation (115% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,105, driven primarily by wildfire

65.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1981
Median Build Year
65.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
50%
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: $1,105

Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $275/yr
Flood $200/yr

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

Pre-1940 13%
1940–1959 26%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 11%

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

$260K
Median Home Value
$3,000
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Washakie County

2 community water systems serving Washakie County.

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 67 C 0 $187K
2 82442 Ten Sleep $334K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Washakie County

Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.

Overview

Washakie County in Wyoming covers 2 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 1 ZIP code 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 Washakie County?
Washakie 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 Washakie County?
Washakie County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Washakie County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Washakie County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,105 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Washakie County?
The median home build year in Washakie County is 1981. 65.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Washakie County compare to Wyoming?
Washakie 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). Washakie County, WY: HSS 67/100; High Radon Risk. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wyoming/washakie/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-wyoming-washakie,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Washakie County, WY: HSS 67/100; High Radon Risk}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wyoming/washakie/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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