COUNTY REPORT AZ

Navajo County, Arizona

28 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Navajo County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Recent monitoring in Navajo County's 28 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety - some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.

How Navajo County Compares

Navajo County68/100
Arizona avg66/100
National avg73/100

How Navajo County Compares

C
County Grade
68/100
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
19
Water Systems

Navajo County scores 2 points above the Arizona state average (66/100) and 5 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:

C
County Grade
68
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 86025 (71/100)
Lowest ZIP: 85937 (67/100)
$126K
Median Home Value
$1,046
Avg Remediation (83% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Navajo 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: 15.8 (asthma 13.6%, diabetes 15.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,451, driven primarily by wildfire

46.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
9 (9 health)
2022
10 (10 health)
2023
5 (5 health)
2024
14 (14 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 14 violations. Past 5 years: 44 total (44 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 13.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
46.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
38/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
32%
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: $2,451

Wildfire $2,014/yr
Flood $480/yr
Water Infrastructure $129/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

56,380 housing units in Navajo County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 29%

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 Navajo County

$126K
Median Home Value
$1,046
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Navajo 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 Navajo County residents

Asthma 13.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Navajo County

8 community water systems serving Navajo County.

Show all 8 water systems

19 total water systems serve Navajo County.

Systems with the most violations in Navajo County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Navajo County

28 ZIP codes tracked in Navajo County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 86025 Holbrook 71 B 27 (1 health) $145K
2 85933 Overgaard 69 C 29 (4 health) $308K
3 85901 Show Low 67 C 171 (4 health) $256K
4 85929 Lakeside 67 C 86 (4 health) $250K
5 85935 Pinetop 67 C 119 (4 health) $381K
6 85937 Snowflake 67 C 59 $259K
7 85902 Show Low
8 85911 Cibecue $53K
9 85912 White Mountain Lake 96 (3 health) $154K
10 85923 Clay Springs $178K
11 85926 Fort Apache $62K
12 85928 Heber 33 (3 health) $384K
13 85934 Pinedale 37 (1 health) $317K
14 85939 Taylor 59 $291K
15 85941 Whiteriver $84K
16 85942 Woodruff
17 86029 Sun Valley 18 (1 health)
18 86030 Hotevilla $126K
19 86031 Indian Wells $72K
20 86032 Joseph City $173K
21 86033 Kayenta $38K
22 86034 Keams Canyon $74K
23 86039 Kykotsmovi Village $114K
24 86042 Polacca $61K
25 86043 Second Mesa $77K
26 86047 Winslow 16 $114K
27 86054 Shonto $74K
28 86510 Pinon $104K

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Overview

Navajo County in Arizona covers 28 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100) across 6 scored records.

12 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 12 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 Navajo County?
Navajo County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Navajo County?
Navajo County is served by 19 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 28 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Navajo County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Navajo County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,451 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Navajo County?
The median home build year in Navajo County is 1984. 46.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Navajo County compare to Arizona?
Navajo County has an average Home Safety Score of 68/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Arizona state average of 66/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Navajo County, AZ: HSS 68/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arizona/navajo/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-arizona-navajo,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Navajo County, AZ: HSS 68/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/arizona/navajo/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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