COUNTY REPORT AZ

Pima County, Arizona

74 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Pima County: C.

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

Pima County shows moderate water quality across its 74 ZIP codes - some areas carry violations worth monitoring.

How Pima County Compares

Pima County64/100
Arizona avg66/100
National avg73/100

How Pima County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
74
ZIP Codes
65
Water Systems

Pima County scores 2 points below the Arizona state average (66/100) and 9 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
64
Avg Safety Score
74
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 85321 (74/100)
Lowest ZIP: 85742 (42/100)
$286K
Median Home Value
$1,866
Avg Remediation (65% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Pima 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: 12.2 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 11%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,948, driven primarily by wildfire

48.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
45 (45 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 45 violations. Past 5 years: 53 total (53 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 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
48.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
35/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
23%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $2,948

Wildfire $2,351/yr
Flood $634/yr
Water Infrastructure $120/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

477,933 housing units in Pima County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 34%
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 Pima County

$286K
Median Home Value
$1,866
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Pima County

8 community water systems serving Pima County.

Show all 8 water systems

65 total water systems serve Pima County.

Systems with the most violations in Pima County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Pima County

74 ZIP codes tracked in Pima County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 85321 Ajo 74 B 1 $121K
2 85701 Tucson 73 B 33 $452K
3 85711 Tucson 73 B 33 $249K
4 85713 Tucson 73 B 33 $172K
5 85735 Tucson 73 B 33 $191K
6 85746 Tucson 73 B 33 $225K
7 85748 Tucson 73 B 33 $322K
8 85749 Tucson 73 B 33 $554K
9 85622 Green Valley 71 B 9 $325K
10 85707 Tucson 71 B 12
11 85714 Tucson 71 B 37 $177K
12 85715 Tucson 71 B 39 $331K
13 85716 Tucson 71 B 37 $301K
14 85739 Tucson 71 B 12 $394K
15 85750 Tucson 71 B 39 $518K
16 85710 Tucson 70 B 35 (1 health) $246K
17 85712 Tucson 70 B 36 (1 health) $250K
18 85736 Tucson 70 B 42 $140K
19 85719 Tucson 69 C 45 $267K
20 85755 Tucson 69 C 41 $453K
21 85757 Tucson 69 C 43 $266K
22 85706 Tucson 68 C 42 (1 health) $170K
23 85747 Tucson 66 C 47 (1 health) $346K
24 85756 Tucson 60 C 71 (3 health) $211K
25 85730 Tucson 59 C 62 (1 health) $219K
26 85629 Sahuarita 58 C 47 (1 health) $314K
27 85641 Vail 58 C 69 (17 health) $373K
28 85704 Tucson 58 C 129 (1 health) $389K
29 85718 Tucson 58 C 100 $677K
30 85737 Tucson 58 C 76 $434K
31 85745 Tucson 58 C 96 (1 health) $324K
32 85658 Marana 55 C 36 $442K
33 85743 Tucson 52 D 44 $329K
34 85614 Green Valley 50 D 22 $273K
35 85653 Marana 42 D 103 (6 health) $298K
36 85705 Tucson 42 D 109 (2 health) $114K
37 85741 Tucson 42 D 109 (2 health) $269K
38 85742 Tucson 42 D 101 $339K
39 85246 Chandler
40 85341 Lukeville 1
41 85535 Eden
42 85601 Arivaca $79K
43 85619 Mount Lemmon 18
44 85633 Sasabe
45 85634 Sells $94K
46 85637 Sonoita 0 $434K
47 85639 Topawa $106K
48 85645 Amado 14 $220K
49 85652 Cortaro
50 85654 Rillito 2
51 85702 Tucson
52 85703 Tucson
53 85708 Tucson 12
54 85709 Tucson 33
55 85717 Tucson
56 85720 Tucson
57 85721 Tucson
58 85722 Tucson
59 85723 Tucson 33
60 85724 Tucson 33
61 85725 Tucson
62 85726 Tucson 33
63 85728 Tucson
64 85731 Tucson
65 85732 Tucson
66 85733 Tucson
67 85734 Tucson 2 (1 health)
68 85738 Catalina
69 85740 Tucson
70 85744 Tucson
71 85751 Tucson
72 85752 Tucson
73 85754 Tucson
74 85775 Tucson

Recommended Buyer Guides for Pima County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Pima County in Arizona covers 74 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 38 scored records.

48 of 49 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 36 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 Pima County?
Pima 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 Pima County?
Pima County is served by 65 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 74 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Pima County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Pima County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,948 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Pima County?
The median home build year in Pima County is 1984. 48.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Pima County compare to Arizona?
Pima County has an average Home Safety Score of 64/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Arizona state average of 66/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Pima County, AZ: HSS 64/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arizona/pima/
BibTeX
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  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/arizona/pima/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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