Mohave County, Arizona
31 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Mohave County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Recent water monitoring in Mohave County shows 31 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Mohave County Compares
How Mohave County Compares
Mohave County scores 4 points above the Arizona state average (66/100) and 3 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: Mohave County, Arizona
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 11%, diabetes 14.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,679, driven primarily by wildfire
34.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Mohave County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 18 violations. Past 5 years: 39 total (39 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: $1,679
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
117,777 housing units in Mohave 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 Mohave County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Mohave 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 Mohave County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Mohave County
8 community water systems serving Mohave County.
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- D
- D
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- D
Show all 8 water systems
- B
- C
20 total water systems serve Mohave County.
Systems with the most violations in Mohave County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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- D
- D
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All ZIP Codes in Mohave County
31 ZIP codes tracked in Mohave County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86403 | Lake Havasu City | 82 | B | 4 | $313K |
| 2 | 86406 | Lake Havasu City | 80 | B | 12 | $435K |
| 3 | 86404 | Lake Havasu City | 78 | B | 13 | $421K |
| 4 | 86436 | Topock | 76 | B | 15 (2 health) | $207K |
| 5 | 86401 | Kingman | 75 | B | 19 (1 health) | $247K |
| 6 | 86409 | Kingman | 75 | B | 14 (1 health) | $172K |
| 7 | 86413 | Golden Valley | 73 | B | 22 (1 health) | $158K |
| 8 | 86426 | Fort Mohave | 67 | C | 892 (5 health) | $274K |
| 9 | 86440 | Mohave Valley | 67 | C | 106 (18 health) | $232K |
| 10 | 86429 | Bullhead City | 50 | D | 862 (5 health) | $320K |
| 11 | 86442 | Bullhead City | 50 | D | 842 (2 health) | $174K |
| 12 | 85360 | Wikieup | — | — | $144K | |
| 13 | 86021 | Colorado City | — | — | $239K | |
| 14 | 86402 | Kingman | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 86405 | Lake Havasu City | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 86411 | Hackberry | — | — | $146K | |
| 17 | 86412 | Hualapai | — | — | — | |
| 18 | 86427 | Fort Mohave | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 86430 | Bullhead City | — | — | — | |
| 20 | 86431 | Chloride | — | — | $130K | |
| 21 | 86432 | Littlefield | — | — | $216K | |
| 22 | 86433 | Oatman | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 86434 | Peach Springs | — | — | $117K | |
| 24 | 86437 | Valentine | — | — | $243K | |
| 25 | 86438 | Yucca | — | — | $278K | |
| 26 | 86439 | Bullhead City | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 86441 | Dolan Springs | — | — | 12 | $93K |
| 28 | 86443 | Temple Bar Marina | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 86444 | Meadview | — | — | $151K | |
| 30 | 86445 | Willow Beach | — | — | $171K | |
| 31 | 86446 | Mohave Valley | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Mohave County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 4 ZIP codes
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- 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 Mohave County, Arizona
Overview
Mohave County in Arizona covers 31 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100) across 11 scored records.
12 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 26 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.