COUNTY REPORT AZ

Yuma County, Arizona

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Yuma County's 12 ZIP codes, water safety results are uneven — a portion of systems carry active or recent violations, while others meet standards without issues.

How Yuma County Compares

Yuma County63/100
Arizona avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Yuma County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
15
Water Systems

Yuma County scores 1 points below the Arizona state average (64/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
63
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 85349 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 85356 (53/100)
$197K
Median Home Value
$1,592
Avg Remediation (81% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Yuma 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: 13.4 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 14.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $646, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.359% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk

39.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
53 (8 health)
2022
17 (2 health)
2024
30 (30 health)
2025
26 (26 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 53 violations. Past 5 years: 126 total (66 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 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1991
Median Build Year
39.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
36%
Pipe Failure Probability
17%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $646

Flood $383/yr
Wildfire $150/yr
Energy Code Gap $75/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

92,818 housing units in Yuma County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 37%

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 Yuma County

$197K
Median Home Value
$1,592
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.4% (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 Yuma County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Yuma 103,264 366
2 Foothills Water and Sewer Llc 32,425 360
3 Usmc Yuma Main System 6,324 360
4 Rose Valley Water Company 6,202 360
5 Aspc Yuma 4,197 360

15 total water systems serve Yuma County.

All ZIP Codes in Yuma County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Yuma County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 85349 San Luis 81 B 8 (2 health) $197K
2 85350 Somerton 79 B 6 $211K
3 85333 Dateland 70 B 20 (2 health)
4 85336 Gadsden 64 C 7 $198K
5 85365 Yuma 64 C 72 (19 health) $190K
6 85367 Yuma 64 C 72 (19 health) $185K
7 85366 Yuma 59 C 72 (19 health)
8 85369 Yuma 59 C 72 (19 health)
9 85352 Tacna 58 C 78 (24 health)
10 85347 Roll 55 C 0
11 85364 Yuma 54 D 72 (19 health) $204K
12 85356 Wellton 53 D 140 (29 health) $117K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Yuma County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Yuma County in Arizona covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).

11 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 152 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Yuma County?
Yuma 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 Yuma County?
Yuma County is served by 15 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Yuma County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Yuma County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $646 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Yuma County?
The median home build year in Yuma County is 1991. 39.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Yuma County compare to Arizona?
Yuma County has an average water safety score of 63/100, which is below the Arizona state average of 64/100.

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