CITY REPORT NM

Stanley, NM: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$197K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation (0.6% of home value)

What You Should Know About Stanley Water

  • Homes built before 1986: 33% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 11.78.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Stanley, New Mexico, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 975 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Stanley.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Stanley
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Stanley

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Stanley

9.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.1%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.2% ↓
Diabetes 12.6% ↑
Mental Health 13.1% ↓

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Housing & Infrastructure in Stanley

1998
Median Build Year
33%
Built Before 1986
12%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Lead solder was a standard plumbing material before 1986, when federal law prohibited its use in new residential construction. In Stanley, the median build year of 1998 indicates that plumbing age is a material factor in local lead risk - with the pre-1986 share concentrated in specific neighborhoods and building types where older construction remains common.

1998
Median Year Built
33%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
12%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (12%) 1970–1986 (21%) Post-1986 (67%)

Most homes in Stanley were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Stanley Homeowners

At current valuations, Stanley sits in the low remediation-share tier - the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.

Median Home Value
$197,300
Est. Remediation
$1,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.6%

Remediation costs in Stanley are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 4% below the New Mexico average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Stanley

33%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Older interior plumbing shapes the local picture: 33% of Stanley homes predate the federal solder ban, and aggregate sampling either approaches or crosses the action benchmark. That mix makes a single-home draw a standard pre-purchase or pre-occupancy step.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Stanley?
Estimated remediation costs in Stanley average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Stanley, NM: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/nm/stanley/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Stanley, NM: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/nm/stanley/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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