Cheyenne County, Colorado
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Cheyenne County's 3 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Cheyenne County Compares
How Cheyenne County Compares
Cheyenne County scores 3 points below the Colorado state average (60/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 11.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $690, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.42% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
77.7% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $690
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
935 housing units in Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Cheyenne County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Cheyenne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80810 | Cheyenne Wells | 66 | C | 1 | $182K |
| 2 | 80802 | Arapahoe | 64 | C | 4 | $154K |
| 3 | 80825 | Kit Carson | 40 | D | 0 | $253K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cheyenne County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 77.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Cheyenne County in Colorado covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
← Back to Colorado water quality report
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.