COUNTY REPORT AZ

La Paz County, Arizona

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for La Paz County: B.

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

Although county size varies, La Paz County's 9 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How La Paz County Compares

La Paz County78/100
Arizona avg66/100
National avg73/100

How La Paz County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

La Paz County scores 12 points above the Arizona state average (66/100) and 5 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
78
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 85344 (78/100)
Lowest ZIP: 85344 (78/100)
$99K
Median Home Value
$1,533
Avg Remediation (155% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: La Paz 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: 17 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 17.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $909, driven primarily by flood

56.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across La Paz County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
4 (4 health)
2023
8 (8 health)
2024
6 (6 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 22 total (22 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1981
Median Build Year
56.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
41/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
22%
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: $909

Flood $400/yr
Wildfire $233/yr
Water Infrastructure $178/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

13,692 housing units in La Paz County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 26%

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 La Paz County

$99K
Median Home Value
$1,533
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in La Paz 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 La Paz County residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving La Paz County

5 community water systems serving La Paz County.

Systems with the most violations in La Paz County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in La Paz County

9 ZIP codes tracked in La Paz County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 85344 Parker 78 B 12 $173K
2 85325 Bouse $124K
3 85328 Cibola 115 (15 health) $38K
4 85334 Ehrenberg 115 (15 health)
5 85346 Quartzsite 5 $79K
6 85348 Salome $99K
7 85357 Wenden
8 85359 Quartzsite
9 85371 Poston

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Overview

La Paz County in Arizona covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100) across 1 scored records.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 15 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 La Paz County?
La Paz County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 9 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve La Paz County?
La Paz County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in La Paz County?
The primary environmental risk factor in La Paz County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $909 per homeowner.
How old are homes in La Paz County?
The median home build year in La Paz County is 1981. 56.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does La Paz County compare to Arizona?
La Paz County has an average Home Safety Score of 78/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Arizona state average of 66/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). La Paz County, AZ: HSS 78/100; 15 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arizona/la-paz/
BibTeX
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  title  = {{La Paz County, AZ: HSS 78/100; 15 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
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}

Page version: August 2026.

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