Gila County, Arizona
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Gila County: 15 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Gila County Compares
How Gila County Compares
Gila County scores 1 points below the Arizona state average (64/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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: 14.9 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 14.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,931, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.345% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
53.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Gila County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 25 total (25 health-based).
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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,931
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
33,071 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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Gila County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hayden Town of | 517 | 52 |
| 2 | Aravaipa Water Company | 60 | 52 |
| 3 | Pine Strawberry Wid | 8,013 | 52 |
| 4 | Pine Water Association Dwid | 100 | 52 |
| 5 | Pine Creek Canyon Dwid | 173 | 40 |
21 total water systems serve Gila County.
All ZIP Codes in Gila County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Gila County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85502 | Globe | 82 | B | 13 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 85539 | Miami | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) | $107K |
| 3 | 85545 | Roosevelt | 82 | B | 6 (1 health) | $192K |
| 4 | 85501 | Globe | 77 | B | 13 (1 health) | $166K |
| 5 | 85547 | Payson | 71 | B | 12 | — |
| 6 | 85541 | Payson | 66 | C | 12 | $318K |
| 7 | 85532 | Claypool | 63 | C | 0 | $125K |
| 8 | 85544 | Pine | 57 | C | 40 (3 health) | $373K |
| 9 | 85121 | Bapchule | 53 | D | 0 | $93K |
| 10 | 85542 | Peridot | 53 | D | 0 | $52K |
| 11 | 85550 | San Carlos | 53 | D | 0 | $67K |
| 12 | 85554 | Young | 53 | D | 0 | $280K |
| 13 | 85553 | Tonto Basin | 51 | D | 2 | $253K |
| 14 | 85135 | Hayden | 48 | D | 26 (2 health) | $37K ⚠ |
| 15 | 85235 | Hayden | 48 | D | 26 (2 health) | — |
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 Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 3 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53.9% 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 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
10 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.