Gila County, Arizona
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Gila County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Gila County: 14 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Gila County Compares
How Gila County Compares
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 Last verified:
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 15%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,213, driven primarily by wildfire
55.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Gila County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $3,213
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
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Gila 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 Gila County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Gila County
6 community water systems serving Gila County.
- D
- C
- C
- C
- C
Systems with the most violations in Gila County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
- C
- D
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
Eight risk categories drive the selection - PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback - and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Gila County, Arizona
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.