COUNTY REPORT AZ

La Paz County, Arizona

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

ZipCheckup grade for La Paz County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

9 ZIP codes, one county grade: La Paz County scores in ZipCheckup's upper tier.

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

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 85344 (78/100)
Lowest ZIP: 85344 (78/100)
$99K
Median Home Value
$600
Avg Remediation (0.61% 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%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $670, largest modeled factor: Flood

38% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

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
38%
Pre-1980 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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $670

Flood $400/yr
Wildfire $233/yr
Energy Code Gap $135/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
$600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in La Paz 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 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 mapped to La Paz County ZIP codes

5 community water systems mapped to La Paz County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in La Paz County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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 — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for La Paz County

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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 an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (9 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve La Paz County?
We map 5 public water systems to 9 ZIP codes in our data for La Paz County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in La Paz County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in La Paz County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $670 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in La Paz County?
The median home build year in La Paz County is 1981. 38% 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 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 at or 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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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{La Paz County, AZ: HSS 78/100; 15 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/arizona/la-paz/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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