COUNTY REPORT CO

Archuleta County, Colorado

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Archuleta County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Archuleta County: A or B, 4 ZIP codes tracked.

How Archuleta County Compares

Archuleta County82/100
Colorado avg59/100
National avg73/100

How Archuleta County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Archuleta County scores 23 points above the Colorado state average (59/100) and 9 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 81147 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 81147 (82/100)
$363K
Median Home Value

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 11.7%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $653, largest modeled factor: Flood

22% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 27.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1996
Median Build Year
22%
Pre-1980 Housing
31/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $653

Flood $600/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

9,500 housing units in Archuleta County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 45%
2000+ 33%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Archuleta County residents

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 27.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Archuleta County ZIP codes

1 community water system mapped to Archuleta County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Archuleta County

1 water system with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Archuleta County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Archuleta County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 81147 Pagosa Springs 82 B 5 $458K
2 81121 Arboles — — $269K
3 81128 Chromo — — —
4 81157 Pagosa Springs — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Archuleta County

When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.

Overview

Archuleta County in Colorado covers 4 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100) across 1 scored records.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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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 Archuleta County?
Archuleta County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (4 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Archuleta County?
We map 1 public water system to the 4 ZIP codes of Archuleta County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Archuleta County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Archuleta County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $653 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Archuleta County?
The median home build year in Archuleta County is 1996. 22% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Archuleta County compare to Colorado?
Archuleta County has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Colorado state average of 59/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Archuleta County, CO: HSS 82/100; 5 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/colorado/archuleta/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-colorado-archuleta,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Archuleta County, CO: HSS 82/100; 5 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/colorado/archuleta/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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