Conejos County, Colorado
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Throughout Conejos County, the 6 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Conejos County Compares
How Conejos County Compares
Conejos County scores 18 points above the Colorado state average (60/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Conejos County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.5 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 13.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $952, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.458% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
70.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Conejos County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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: $952
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,307 housing units in Conejos 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 Conejos County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Conejos 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 Conejos 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 Conejos County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capulin Water District | 250 | 18 |
| 2 | Antonito Town of | 981 | 16 |
| 3 | Bear Creek Loa | 190 | 16 |
| 4 | Romeo Town of | 365 | 11 |
| 5 | La Jara Town of | 825 | 9 |
7 total water systems serve Conejos County.
All ZIP Codes in Conejos County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Conejos County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81124 | Capulin | 82 | B | 18 (1 health) | $75K |
| 2 | 81129 | Conejos | 82 | B | 3 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 81148 | Romeo | 82 | B | 11 (1 health) | $113K |
| 4 | 81141 | Manassa | 76 | B | 8 | $176K |
| 5 | 81140 | La Jara | 74 | B | 9 | $233K |
| 6 | 81120 | Antonito | 72 | B | 16 | $135K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Conejos County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Conejos County, Colorado
Overview
Conejos County in Colorado covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
6 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.