COUNTY REPORT AZ

Apache County, Arizona

28 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Apache County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Apache County earns a high water safety grade - 28 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Apache County Compares

Apache County74/100
Arizona avg66/100
National avg73/100

How Apache County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Apache County scores 8 points above the Arizona state average (66/100) and 1 points above 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:

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 85924 (78/100)
Lowest ZIP: 85925 (67/100)
$52K
Median Home Value
$693
Avg Remediation (133% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Apache County, Arizona

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: 16.1 (asthma 14.3%, diabetes 17.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $985, driven primarily by wildfire

46.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 14.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
46.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
32%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $985

Wildfire $686/yr
Flood $200/yr
Water Infrastructure $123/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

26,569 housing units in Apache County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 42%
2000+ 22%

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 Apache County

$52K
Median Home Value
$693
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Apache 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 Apache County residents

Asthma 14.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Apache County

3 community water systems serving Apache County.

Systems with the most violations in Apache County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Apache County

28 ZIP codes tracked in Apache County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 85924 Concho 78 B 14 $104K
2 85936 Saint Johns 78 B 14 $179K
3 85925 Eagar 67 C 39 (1 health) $232K
4 85920 Alpine $293K
5 85927 Greer $558K
6 85930 Mcnary
7 85932 Nutrioso $241K
8 85938 Springerville 53 (1 health) $192K
9 85940 Vernon $236K
10 86028 Petrified Forest Natl Pk
11 86502 Chambers $43K
12 86504 Fort Defiance $46K
13 86505 Ganado $36K
14 86506 Houck $47K
15 86507 Lukachukai $49K
16 86508 Lupton $33K
17 86511 Saint Michaels $48K
18 86512 Sanders $75K
19 86514 Teec Nos Pos $71K
20 86515 Window Rock $57K
21 86520 Blue Gap $61K
22 86535 Dennehotso $44K
23 86538 Many Farms $55K
24 86540 Nazlini $25K
25 86544 Red Valley $50K
26 86545 Rock Point $36K
27 86547 Round Rock $49K
28 86556 Tsaile $35K

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Overview

Apache County in Arizona covers 28 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100) across 3 scored records.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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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 Apache County?
Apache County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 28 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Apache County?
Apache County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 28 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Apache County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Apache County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $985 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Apache County?
The median home build year in Apache County is 1984. 46.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Apache County compare to Arizona?
Apache County has an average Home Safety Score of 74/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Arizona state average of 66/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Apache County, AZ: HSS 74/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arizona/apache/
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Page version: August 2026.

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