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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

Arapahoe County61/100
Colorado avg59/100
National avg73/100

How Arapahoe County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
30
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

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:

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
30
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 80010 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 80016 (39/100)
$570K
Median Home Value
$2,337
Avg Remediation (41% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 26.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
52.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
36/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
31%
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: $1,091

Flood $537/yr
Energy Code Gap $351/yr
Wildfire $230/yr

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

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 25%

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

$570K
Median Home Value
$2,337
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 26.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

Show all 8 water systems

18 total water systems serve Arapahoe County.

Systems with the most violations in Arapahoe County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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

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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.

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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 Arapahoe County?
Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe County?
Arapahoe County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 30 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Arapahoe County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Arapahoe County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,091 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Arapahoe County?
The median home build year in Arapahoe County is 1983. 52.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Arapahoe County compare to Colorado?
Arapahoe County has an average Home Safety Score of 61/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Colorado state average of 59/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Arapahoe County, CO: HSS 61/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/colorado/arapahoe/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Arapahoe County, CO: HSS 61/100; 1 Health Violation}},
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}

Page version: August 2026.

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