COUNTY REPORT CO

Douglas County, Colorado

15 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Douglas County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Because the C for Douglas County comes from averaging ZIP-level Home Safety Scores, its 15 ZIP reports are where the underlying data can be seen.

How Douglas County Compares

Douglas County56/100
Colorado avg59/100
National avg73/100

How Douglas County Compares

C
County Grade
56/100
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
23
Water Systems

Douglas County scores 3 points below the Colorado state average (59/100) and 17 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

C
County Grade
56
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 80126 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 80134 (41/100)
$694K
Median Home Value
$536
Avg Remediation (0.08% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Douglas County, Colorado

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 9.4 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 6.8%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $784, largest modeled factor: Flood

8% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 6.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 25.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1993
Median Build Year
8%
Pre-1980 Housing
30/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
7%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $784

Flood $323/yr
Wildfire $260/yr
Energy Code Gap $251/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

134,264 housing units in Douglas County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 1%
1960–1979 6%
1980–1999 42%
2000+ 50%

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 Douglas County

$694K
Median Home Value
$536
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Douglas County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Douglas County residents

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 6.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 25.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Douglas County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Douglas County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

23 water systems mapped to Douglas County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Douglas County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Douglas County

15 ZIP codes tracked in Douglas County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 80126 Littleton 67 C 0 $714K
2 80129 Littleton 67 C 0 $643K
3 80130 Littleton 67 C 0 $653K
4 80104 Castle Rock 64 C 9 $587K
5 80125 Littleton 64 C 28 $708K
6 80109 Castle Rock 63 C 9 $649K
7 80116 Franktown 61 C 17 $905K
8 80118 Larkspur 50 D 47 (4 health) $827K
9 80124 Lone Tree 48 D 7 $727K
10 80138 Parker 44 D 19 (1 health) $680K
11 80108 Castle Rock 41 D 26 $814K
12 80134 Parker 41 D 27 $643K
13 80131 Louviers — — $396K
14 80135 Sedalia — — 45 $895K
15 80163 Littleton — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Douglas County

Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.

Overview

Douglas County in Colorado covers 15 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100) across 12 scored records.

10 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Douglas County?
Douglas 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 Douglas County?
We map 23 public water systems to 15 ZIP codes in our data for Douglas County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Douglas County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Douglas County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $784 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Douglas County?
The median home build year in Douglas County is 1993. 8% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Douglas County compare to Colorado?
Douglas County has an average Home Safety Score of 56/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Colorado state average of 59/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Douglas County, CO: HSS 56/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/colorado/douglas/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-colorado-douglas,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Douglas County, CO: HSS 56/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/colorado/douglas/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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