COUNTY REPORT AZ

Pinal County, Arizona

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

ZipCheckup grade for Pinal County: C.

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

Current EPA records place Pinal County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 49 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.

How Pinal County Compares

Pinal County64/100
Arizona avg66/100
National avg73/100

How Pinal County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
49
ZIP Codes
24
Water Systems

Pinal 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
49
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 85623 (75/100)
Lowest ZIP: 85132 (42/100)
$234K
Median Home Value
$1,796
Avg Remediation (77% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Pinal 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: 13.5 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 12.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,648, driven primarily by wildfire

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
7 (7 health)
2022
20 (20 health)
2023
18 (18 health)
2024
39 (39 health)
2025
18 (18 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 39 violations. Past 5 years: 102 total (102 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 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
43%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

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: $1,648

Wildfire $1,200/yr
Flood $338/yr
Water Infrastructure $152/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Pinal County

$234K
Median Home Value
$1,796
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Pinal County

8 community water systems serving Pinal County.

Show all 8 water systems

24 total water systems serve Pinal County.

Systems with the most violations in Pinal County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Pinal County

49 ZIP codes tracked in Pinal County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 85623 Oracle 75 B 0 $385K
2 85122 Casa Grande 74 B 2 $243K
3 85631 San Manuel 74 B 2 (1 health) $113K
4 85172 Stanfield 73 B 4 (1 health) $163K
5 85128 Coolidge 71 B 12 (2 health) $208K
6 85143 San Tan Valley 65 C 32 $351K
7 85140 San Tan Valley 64 C 35 $412K
8 85119 Apache Junction 58 C 97 (2 health) $259K
9 85120 Apache Junction 58 C 123 (2 health) $163K
10 85131 Eloy 58 C 70 (18 health) $244K
11 85138 Maricopa 58 C 96 (8 health) $343K
12 85139 Maricopa 58 C 166 (29 health) $293K
13 85132 Florence 42 D 72 (3 health) $315K
14 85117 Apache Junction
15 85118 Gold Canyon 0 $447K
16 85121 Bapchule $93K
17 85123 Arizona City 25 (2 health) $226K
18 85130 Casa Grande
19 85137 Kearny $132K
20 85141 Picacho
21 85145 Red Rock $253K
22 85147 Sacaton $107K
23 85173 Superior 0 $141K
24 85178 Apache Junction
25 85191 Valley Farms
26 85192 Winkelman $157K
27 85193 Casa Grande 25 (2 health) $119K
28 85194 Casa Grande 72 (19 health) $319K
29 85218 Apache Junction
30 85220 Apache Junction
31 85222 Casa Grande
32 85223 Arizona City
33 85228 Coolidge
34 85230 Casa Grande
35 85231 Eloy
36 85232 Florence
37 85237 Kearny
38 85238 Maricopa
39 85239 Maricopa
40 85240 Queen Creek
41 85241 Picacho
42 85243 Queen Creek
43 85245 Red Rock
44 85272 Stanfield
45 85273 Superior
46 85279 Florence
47 85293 Casa Grande
48 85294 Casa Grande
49 85618 Mammoth 0 $100K

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Overview

Pinal County in Arizona covers 49 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 13 scored records.

15 of 19 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 59 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 Pinal County?
Pinal 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 Pinal County?
Pinal County is served by 24 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 49 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Pinal County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Pinal County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,648 per homeowner.
How does Pinal County compare to Arizona?
Pinal 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). Pinal County, AZ: HSS 64/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arizona/pinal/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Pinal County, AZ: HSS 64/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/arizona/pinal/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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