Crowley County, Colorado
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water safety in Crowley County is uneven — some of its 5 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.
How Crowley County Compares
How Crowley County Compares
Crowley County scores 5 points below the Colorado state average (60/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Crowley County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.3 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 11%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $702, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.457% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
78.8% 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: $702
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,546 housing units in Crowley 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 Crowley County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Crowley 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 Crowley 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 Crowley County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ORDWAY TOWN OF | 1,300 | 11 |
| 2 | Crowley County Water Authority | 530 | 11 |
| 3 | 96 Pipeline Company Inc. | 285 | 11 |
| 4 | Crowley Town of | 188 | 11 |
| 5 | Crowley County Ws | — | 11 |
7 total water systems serve Crowley County.
All ZIP Codes in Crowley County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Crowley County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81076 | Sugar City | 68 | C | 5 | $56K |
| 2 | 81062 | Olney Springs | 66 | C | 1 | $133K |
| 3 | 81063 | Ordway | 61 | C | 11 | $109K |
| 4 | 81033 | Crowley | 40 | D | 0 | $77K |
| 5 | 81034 | Crowley | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Crowley County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 78.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Crowley County, Colorado
Overview
Crowley County in Colorado covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
3 of 5 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)
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