Arapahoe County, Colorado
30 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Arapahoe County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Current EPA records place Arapahoe County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 30 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Arapahoe County Compares
How Arapahoe County Compares
Arapahoe County scores 2 points above the Colorado state average (59/100) and 12 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Arapahoe County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 10.2 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 8.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,091, driven primarily by flood
52.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $1,091
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
270,033 housing units in Arapahoe County
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 Arapahoe County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Arapahoe County
8 community water systems serving Arapahoe County.
- C
- C
- C
- F
- C
- C
Show all 8 water systems
- C
- C
18 total water systems serve Arapahoe County.
Systems with the most violations in Arapahoe County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- F
- D
- F
- C
All ZIP Codes in Arapahoe County
30 ZIP codes tracked in Arapahoe County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80010 | Aurora | 67 | C | 0 | $386K |
| 2 | 80017 | Aurora | 67 | C | 0 | $384K |
| 3 | 80122 | Littleton | 67 | C | 0 | $599K |
| 4 | 80137 | Watkins | 67 | C | 0 | $698K |
| 5 | 80012 | Aurora | 66 | C | 34 | $398K |
| 6 | 80014 | Aurora | 66 | C | 34 | $387K |
| 7 | 80222 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $596K |
| 8 | 80013 | Aurora | 65 | C | 4 | $454K |
| 9 | 80018 | Aurora | 65 | C | 4 | $559K |
| 10 | 80113 | Englewood | 64 | C | 6 (1 health) | $700K |
| 11 | 80120 | Littleton | 64 | C | 6 (1 health) | $596K |
| 12 | 80121 | Littleton | 64 | C | 6 (1 health) | $685K |
| 13 | 80110 | Englewood | 63 | C | 40 (1 health) | $456K |
| 14 | 80123 | Littleton | 63 | C | 40 (1 health) | $582K |
| 15 | 80015 | Aurora | 49 | D | 4 | $559K |
| 16 | 80111 | Englewood | 48 | D | 5 | $891K |
| 17 | 80112 | Englewood | 47 | D | 10 | $628K |
| 18 | 80016 | Aurora | 39 | F | 32 | $708K |
| 19 | 80040 | Aurora | — | — | — | |
| 20 | 80041 | Aurora | — | — | — | |
| 21 | 80042 | Aurora | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 80103 | Byers | — | — | $503K | |
| 23 | 80105 | Deer Trail | — | — | $374K | |
| 24 | 80150 | Englewood | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 80151 | Englewood | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 80155 | Englewood | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 80160 | Littleton | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 80161 | Littleton | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 80165 | Littleton | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 80166 | Littleton | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Arapahoe County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Arapahoe County, Colorado
Overview
Arapahoe County in Colorado covers 30 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100) across 18 scored records.
14 of 18 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
← Back to Colorado Home Safety Profile
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.