COUNTY REPORT AZ

Mohave County, Arizona

28 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent water monitoring in Mohave County shows 28 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Mohave County Compares

Mohave County72/100
Arizona avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Mohave County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
36
Water Systems

Mohave County scores 8 points above the Arizona state average (64/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 86429 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 86021 (51/100)
$224K
Median Home Value
$1,568
Avg Remediation (70% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 11%, diabetes 14.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,603, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.313% avg pipe failure probability, 11% of ZIPs at high risk

34.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
5 (5 health)
2022
10 (10 health)
2023
13 (13 health)
2024
36 (36 health)
2025
11 (11 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 36 violations. Past 5 years: 75 total (75 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

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1994
Median Build Year
34.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
Pipe Failure Probability
11%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,603

Wildfire $1,200/yr
Flood $321/yr
Energy Code Gap $71/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

117,413 housing units in Mohave County

Pre-1940 0%
1940–1959 2%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 44%
2000+ 35%

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

$224K
Median Home Value
$1,568
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Mohave County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Bermuda Water Company Inc. 25,000 269
2 Bullhead City Mohave 36,330 200
3 North Mohave Valley 5,190 144
4 Desert Foothills 3,091 144
5 Silverview Rv Park 800 144

36 total water systems serve Mohave County.

All ZIP Codes in Mohave County

28 ZIP codes tracked in Mohave County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 86429 Bullhead City 82 B 36 (1 health) $320K
2 86430 Bullhead City 82 B 36 (1 health)
3 86433 Oatman 82 B 11 (1 health)
4 86439 Bullhead City 82 B 36 (1 health)
5 86431 Chloride 81 B 4 $130K
6 86436 Topock 81 B 5 (2 health) $207K
7 86438 Yucca 81 B 23 (2 health) $278K
8 86432 Littlefield 79 B 25 (1 health) $216K
9 86444 Meadview 79 B 6 $151K
10 86402 Kingman 78 B 28 (1 health)
11 86434 Peach Springs 78 B 7 $117K
12 86442 Bullhead City 77 B 36 (1 health) $174K
13 86427 Fort Mohave 76 B 56 (4 health)
14 86441 Dolan Springs 75 B 8 $93K
15 86401 Kingman 74 B 28 (1 health) $247K
16 86409 Kingman 74 B 28 (1 health) $172K
17 86446 Mohave Valley 74 B 13 (1 health)
18 86426 Fort Mohave 73 B 56 (4 health) $274K
19 86404 Lake Havasu City 69 C 13 $421K
20 86406 Lake Havasu City 69 C 13 $435K
21 86413 Golden Valley 69 C 15 $158K
22 86440 Mohave Valley 69 C 13 (1 health) $232K
23 86403 Lake Havasu City 66 C 13 $313K
24 86405 Lake Havasu City 66 C 13
25 86437 Valentine 53 D 0 $243K
26 86443 Temple Bar Marina 53 D 0
27 86445 Willow Beach 53 D 0 $171K
28 86021 Colorado City 51 D 3 $239K

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Overview

Mohave County in Arizona covers 28 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).

25 of 28 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 23 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Mohave County?
Mohave County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 28 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Mohave County?
Mohave County is served by 36 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 28 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Mohave County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Mohave County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,603 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Mohave County?
The median home build year in Mohave County is 1994. 34.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Mohave County compare to Arizona?
Mohave County has an average water safety score of 72/100, which is above the Arizona state average of 64/100.

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