2026 Rankings

Worst Infrastructure: Wyoming — 2026 Rankings

Last updated: October 15, 2026

156 ZIP codes ranked by Infrastructure Stress Indicator #1: ZIP 82227 (Manville, WY) - 68/100

Out of 156 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in Wyoming, these areas have the highest modeled infrastructure stress indicator values, computed from area-level data on infrastructure age, funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. The indicator is not a measured failure probability or forecast.

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 156
Highest stress indicator 68/100
Median stress indicator 43/100
Average stress indicator 43/100
State Wyoming

Top 100 ZIP Codes by Infrastructure Stress

Rank ZIP Code City State Infrastructure Stress Stress Level Safety Score
1 82227 Manville WY 68/100 Very High —
2 82643 Midwest WY 68/100 Very High —
3 82050 Albin WY 65/100 Very High —
4 82051 Bosler WY 65/100 Very High —
5 82430 Kirby WY 64/100 Very High —
6 82731 Weston WY 64/100 Very High —
7 82244 Yoder WY 63/100 Very High —
8 82322 Bairoil WY 63/100 Very High —
9 82512 Crowheart WY 63/100 Very High —
10 82083 Rock River WY 62/100 Very High —
11 82428 Hyattville WY 62/100 Very High —
12 82642 Lysite WY 62/100 Very High —
13 82945 Superior WY 62/100 Very High —
14 82222 Lance Creek WY 61/100 Very High —
15 82324 Elk Mountain WY 61/100 Very High —
16 82423 Frannie WY 61/100 Very High —
17 82215 Hartville WY 60/100 High —
18 82329 Medicine Bow WY 60/100 High —
19 82431 Lovell WY 60/100 High —
20 83011 Kelly WY 60/100 High —
21 83114 Cokeville WY 60/100 High —
22 82225 Lusk WY 59/100 High —
23 82334 Sinclair WY 59/100 High —
24 82434 Otto WY 59/100 High —
25 82440 Ralston WY 59/100 High —
26 82938 Mc Kinnon WY 59/100 High —
27 82055 Centennial WY 58/100 High —
28 82223 Lingle WY 58/100 High —
29 82325 Encampment WY 58/100 High —
30 82327 Hanna WY 58/100 High —
31 82410 Basin WY 58/100 High —
32 82412 Byron WY 58/100 High —
33 82426 Greybull WY 58/100 High —
34 82515 Hudson WY 58/100 High —
35 82635 Edgerton WY 58/100 High —
36 82214 Guernsey WY 57/100 High —
37 82433 Meeteetse WY 57/100 High —
38 82845 Wyarno WY 56/100 High —
39 83012 Moose WY 55/100 High —
40 82243 Veteran WY 54/100 High —
41 82710 Aladdin WY 53/100 High —
42 82934 Granger WY 53/100 High —
43 82219 Jay Em WY 51/100 High —
44 82063 Jelm WY 49/100 High —
45 82212 Fort Laramie WY 49/100 High —
46 82240 Torrington WY 49/100 High —
47 82059 Granite Canon WY 48/100 High —
48 82082 Pine Bluffs WY 48/100 High —
49 82221 Lagrange WY 48/100 High —
50 82323 Dixon WY 48/100 High —
51 82932 Farson WY 48/100 High —
52 82001 Cheyenne WY 47/100 High 63/100
53 82432 Manderson WY 47/100 High —
54 82201 Wheatland WY 46/100 High —
55 82411 Burlington WY 46/100 High —
56 82639 Kaycee WY 46/100 High —
57 82842 Story WY 46/100 High —
58 82053 Burns WY 45/100 High —
59 82213 Glendo WY 45/100 High —
60 82331 Saratoga WY 45/100 High —
61 82420 Cowley WY 45/100 High —
62 82510 Arapahoe WY 45/100 High —
63 82514 Fort Washakie WY 45/100 High —
64 82649 Shoshoni WY 45/100 High —
65 82836 Dayton WY 45/100 High —
66 82925 Cora WY 45/100 High —
67 82939 Mountain View WY 45/100 High —
68 82943 Reliance WY 45/100 High 67/100
69 83115 Daniel WY 45/100 High —
70 82190 Yellowstone National Park WY 44/100 High —
71 82210 Chugwater WY 44/100 High —
72 82321 Baggs WY 44/100 High —
73 82421 Deaver WY 44/100 High —
74 82523 Pavillion WY 44/100 High —
75 82633 Douglas WY 44/100 High 67/100
76 82720 Hulett WY 44/100 High —
77 82730 Upton WY 44/100 High —
78 82442 Ten Sleep WY 43/100 High —
79 82501 Riverton WY 43/100 High 36/100
80 82513 Dubois WY 43/100 High —
81 82638 Hiland WY 43/100 High —
82 82729 Sundance WY 43/100 High —
83 82831 Arvada WY 43/100 High —
84 82838 Parkman WY 43/100 High —
85 82923 Boulder WY 43/100 High —
86 82941 Pinedale WY 43/100 High —
87 83111 Auburn WY 43/100 High —
88 82301 Rawlins WY 42/100 High 53/100
89 83101 Kemmerer WY 42/100 High 60/100
90 83113 Big Piney WY 42/100 High —
91 83116 Diamondville WY 41/100 High 60/100
92 83123 La Barge WY 41/100 High —
93 82054 Carpenter WY 39/100 Moderate —
94 82401 Worland WY 39/100 Moderate 67/100
95 82441 Shell WY 38/100 Moderate —
96 82443 Thermopolis WY 38/100 Moderate —
97 82601 Casper WY 38/100 Moderate 64/100
98 82060 Hillsdale WY 37/100 Moderate —
99 82516 Kinnear WY 37/100 Moderate —
100 82637 Glenrock WY 37/100 Moderate —

Methodology

Infrastructure stress rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment (DWINSA 2023) — state-level 20-year infrastructure need per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) available Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and testing results. The combined value is a normalized 0-100 comparative stress indicator, not a measured pipe-failure probability or a forecast.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-10-15.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the infrastructure stress indicator mean?

The indicator summarizes infrastructure funding gaps, housing age, violation history, and lead indicators on a 0-100 scale. It is a comparative heuristic, not a measured pipe-failure probability or a forecast of a water-main break.

How is infrastructure stress calculated?

The indicator combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure need per capita (EPA DWINSA 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system compliance history (EPA SDWIS), and available lead indicators.

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Ask your water utility or health department about testing your tap water, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. If you use a filter, choose one certified under NSF/ANSI 53 for the specific contaminant, such as lead. Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high stress mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure stress is a screening indicator of long-term vulnerability, not a measurement of current contamination or a prediction of failure. For current conditions, check utility notices and the latest Consumer Confidence Report, and test your tap for contaminants of concern.

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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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