Archuleta County, Colorado
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 3 ZIP codes in Archuleta County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Archuleta County Compares
How Archuleta County Compares
Archuleta County scores 19 points above the Colorado state average (60/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 11.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $680, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.313% avg pipe failure probability
36% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Archuleta County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $680
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,297 housing units in Archuleta 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 Archuleta County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Archuleta 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 Archuleta County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Archuleta County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pagosa Area Water Supply District | 11,069 | 26 |
| 2 | San Juan River Village Md | 877 | 26 |
| 3 | Aspen Springs Md | 290 | 26 |
| 4 | Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc | 158 | 26 |
| 5 | Navajo River Ranch Poa | 40 | 26 |
6 total water systems serve Archuleta County.
All ZIP Codes in Archuleta County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Archuleta County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81128 | Chromo | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 81147 | Pagosa Springs | 77 | B | 13 | $458K |
| 3 | 81157 | Pagosa Springs | 77 | B | 13 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Archuleta County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Overview
Archuleta County in Colorado covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.