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Broomfield County, Colorado

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Based on current EPA data, Broomfield County's 3 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.

How Broomfield County Compares

Broomfield County66/100
Colorado avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Broomfield County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Broomfield County scores 6 points above the Colorado state average (60/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 80023 (69/100)
Lowest ZIP: 80020 (64/100)
$696K
Median Home Value
$2,500
Avg Remediation (36% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 9.2 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 7.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $687, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.283% avg pipe failure probability

24.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2022)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 7.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 22.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

2001
Median Build Year
24.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $687

Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $267/yr
Energy Code Gap $120/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

31,411 housing units in Broomfield County

Pre-1940 0%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 43%

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 Broomfield County

$696K
Median Home Value
$2,500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 7.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 22.3% (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 Broomfield County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Broomfield City and County of 106,153 6
2 Front Range 1,620 6
3 Greatrock North Water Supply District 1,250 6
4 Mile High Wc 700 6
5 City of Westminster 202,078 4

8 total water systems serve Broomfield County.

All ZIP Codes in Broomfield County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Broomfield County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 80023 Broomfield 69 C 2 (1 health) $821K
2 80038 Broomfield 65 C 2 (1 health)
3 80020 Broomfield 64 C 2 (1 health) $570K

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Overview

Broomfield County in Colorado covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).

3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Broomfield County?
Broomfield 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 Broomfield County?
Broomfield County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Broomfield County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Broomfield County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $687 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Broomfield County?
The median home build year in Broomfield County is 2001. 24.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Broomfield County compare to Colorado?
Broomfield County has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is above the Colorado state average of 60/100.

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