COUNTY REPORT AZ

Yavapai County, Arizona

33 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Yavapai County: C.

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

For most households in Yavapai County, the 33 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.

How Yavapai County Compares

Yavapai County63/100
Arizona avg66/100
National avg73/100

How Yavapai County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
33
ZIP Codes
30
Water Systems

Yavapai County scores 3 points below the Arizona state average (66/100) and 10 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
63
Avg Safety Score
33
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 86335 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 86351 (50/100)
$315K
Median Home Value
$1,597
Avg Remediation (51% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Yavapai 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: 13.6 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,151, driven primarily by wildfire

40.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
3 (3 health)
2023
5 (5 health)
2024
31 (31 health)
2025
26 (26 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 31 violations. Past 5 years: 68 total (68 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 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 27% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1992
Median Build Year
40.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
38/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
31%
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: $3,151

Wildfire $2,400/yr
Flood $714/yr
Water Infrastructure $136/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

115,991 housing units in Yavapai County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 41%
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 Yavapai County

$315K
Median Home Value
$1,597
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 27% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Yavapai County

8 community water systems serving Yavapai County.

Show all 8 water systems

30 total water systems serve Yavapai County.

Systems with the most violations in Yavapai County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Yavapai County

33 ZIP codes tracked in Yavapai County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 86335 Rimrock 81 B 5 (2 health) $292K
2 86322 Camp Verde 80 B 7 (2 health) $294K
3 86324 Clarkdale 78 B 11 (4 health) $345K
4 86315 Prescott Valley 69 C 38 (1 health) $505K
5 86326 Cottonwood 69 C 43 (5 health) $312K
6 86327 Dewey 69 C 41 (2 health) $360K
7 86314 Prescott Valley 67 C 53 (1 health) $364K
8 86313 Prescott 53 D 38 (1 health)
9 86301 Prescott 50 D 49 (1 health) $495K
10 86303 Prescott 50 D 49 (1 health) $502K
11 86305 Prescott 50 D 72 (1 health) $627K
12 86323 Chino Valley 50 D 65 (2 health) $350K
13 86351 Sedona 50 D 203 (8 health) $658K
14 85324 Black Canyon City $287K
15 85332 Congress $237K
16 85362 Yarnell $230K
17 86302 Prescott
18 86304 Prescott
19 86312 Prescott Valley
20 86320 Ash Fork $187K
21 86321 Bagdad $50K
22 86325 Cornville 4 (1 health) $409K
23 86329 Humboldt 1 (1 health) $268K
24 86331 Jerome $312K
25 86332 Kirkland $190K
26 86333 Mayer 21 (1 health) $173K
27 86334 Paulden 21 $318K
28 86337 Seligman $133K
29 86338 Skull Valley 47 (1 health) $633K
30 86340 Sedona
31 86341 Sedona
32 86342 Lake Montezuma
33 86343 Crown King $439K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Yavapai County

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

Overview

Yavapai County in Arizona covers 33 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100) across 13 scored records.

18 of 18 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 19 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 Yavapai County?
Yavapai 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 Yavapai County?
Yavapai County is served by 30 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 33 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Yavapai County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Yavapai County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,151 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Yavapai County?
The median home build year in Yavapai County is 1992. 40.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Yavapai County compare to Arizona?
Yavapai County has an average Home Safety Score of 63/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Arizona state average of 66/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Yavapai County, AZ: HSS 63/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arizona/yavapai/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-arizona-yavapai,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Yavapai County, AZ: HSS 63/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/arizona/yavapai/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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