COUNTY REPORT AZ

Gila County, Arizona

14 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Gila County: C.

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

Gila County earns a C, tracked across 14 ZIP codes.

How Gila County Compares

Gila County62/100
Arizona avg66/100
National avg73/100

How Gila County Compares

C
County Grade
62/100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Gila County scores 4 points below the Arizona state average (66/100) and 11 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

C
County Grade
62
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 85544 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 85541 (50/100)
$166K
Median Home Value
$713
Avg Remediation (0.43% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Gila 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: 15 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 15%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,963, largest modeled factor: Wildfire

41% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
41%
Pre-1980 Housing
40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
36%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,963

Wildfire $2,400/yr
Flood $650/yr
Water / Lead $192/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

32,452 housing units in Gila County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 24%

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 Gila County

$166K
Median Home Value
$713
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Gila County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Gila County residents

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Gila County ZIP codes

6 community water systems mapped to Gila County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Gila County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Gila County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Gila County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 85544 Pine 67 C 62 (2 health) $373K
2 85532 Claypool 66 C 2 (1 health) $125K
3 85539 Miami 66 C 2 (1 health) $107K
4 85501 Globe 63 C 10 (2 health) $166K
5 85541 Payson 50 D 65 (2 health) $318K
6 85135 Hayden — — $37K
7 85235 Hayden — — —
8 85502 Globe — — —
9 85542 Peridot — — $52K
10 85545 Roosevelt — — 5 (1 health) $192K
11 85547 Payson — — —
12 85550 San Carlos — — $67K
13 85553 Tonto Basin — — $253K
14 85554 Young — — $280K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Gila County

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Overview

Gila County in Arizona covers 14 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100) across 5 scored records.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations 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 Gila County?
Gila 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 Gila County?
We map 6 public water systems to 14 ZIP codes in our data for Gila County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Gila County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Gila County is wildfire. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $2,963 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Gila County?
The median home build year in Gila County is 1983. 41% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Gila County compare to Arizona?
Gila County has an average Home Safety Score of 62/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Arizona state average of 66/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Gila County, AZ: HSS 62/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arizona/gila/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-arizona-gila,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Gila County, AZ: HSS 62/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/arizona/gila/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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