COUNTY REPORT CO

El Paso County, Colorado

67 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Covering 67 ZIP codes, El Paso County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.

How El Paso County Compares

El Paso County61/100
Colorado avg60/100
National avg68/100

How El Paso County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
67
ZIP Codes
33
Water Systems

El Paso County scores 1 points above the Colorado state average (60/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
67
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 80106 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 80833 (40/100)
$417K
Median Home Value
$1,363
Avg Remediation (33% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: El Paso 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: 10.7 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 8.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $984, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.326% avg pipe failure probability, 19% of ZIPs at high risk

41.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2026)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
15 (15 health)
2022
6 (6 health)
2023
2 (2 health)
2024
3 (3 health)
2025
58 (58 health)
2026
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 58 violations. Past 5 years: 71 total (71 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 28.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1992
Median Build Year
41.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
33%
Pipe Failure Probability
19%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $984

Flood $430/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $168/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

290,612 housing units in El Paso County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 31%

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 El Paso County

$417K
Median Home Value
$1,363
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in El Paso 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 El Paso County residents

Asthma 11.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 28.4% (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 El Paso County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Colorado Springs Utilities 464,111 201
2 Widefield Water Supply District 27,640 185
3 Security Water District 20,000 178
4 Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District 6,500 178
5 Cherokee Md 29,610 165

33 total water systems serve El Paso County.

All ZIP Codes in El Paso County

67 ZIP codes tracked in El Paso County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 80106 Elbert 70 B 1 $667K
2 80808 Calhan 69 C 7 (1 health) $328K
3 80132 Monument 67 C 6 (3 health) $701K
4 80133 Palmer Lake 66 C 31 (4 health) $453K
5 80901 Colorado Springs 65 C 3
6 80903 Colorado Springs 65 C 3 $420K
7 80908 Colorado Springs 65 C 3 $674K
8 80916 Colorado Springs 65 C 3 $290K
9 80922 Colorado Springs 65 C 3 $407K
10 80923 Colorado Springs 65 C 3 $449K
11 80924 Colorado Springs 65 C 3 $622K
12 80925 Colorado Springs 65 C 3 $441K
13 80926 Colorado Springs 65 C 3 $579K
14 80927 Colorado Springs 65 C 3 $530K
15 80929 Colorado Springs 65 C 3
16 80951 Colorado Springs 65 C 3 $384K
17 80817 Fountain 64 C 13 (1 health) $377K
18 80831 Peyton 61 C 8 $496K
19 80902 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
20 80912 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
21 80913 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
22 80914 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
23 80928 Colorado Springs 61 C 3 $355K
24 80930 Colorado Springs 61 C 3 $326K
25 80931 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
26 80932 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
27 80933 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
28 80934 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
29 80935 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
30 80936 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
31 80937 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
32 80938 Colorado Springs 61 C 3 $488K
33 80939 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
34 80941 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
35 80942 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
36 80943 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
37 80944 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
38 80945 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
39 80946 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
40 80947 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
41 80949 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
42 80950 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
43 80960 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
44 80962 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
45 80970 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
46 80977 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
47 80995 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
48 80997 Colorado Springs 61 C 3
49 80905 Colorado Springs 60 C 3 $350K
50 80907 Colorado Springs 60 C 3 $371K
51 80909 Colorado Springs 60 C 3 $352K
52 80910 Colorado Springs 60 C 3 $277K
53 80911 Colorado Springs 60 C 3 $349K
54 80915 Colorado Springs 60 C 3 $328K
55 80917 Colorado Springs 60 C 3 $353K
56 80918 Colorado Springs 60 C 3 $414K
57 80920 Colorado Springs 60 C 3 $485K
58 80921 Colorado Springs 60 C 3 $648K
59 80829 Manitou Springs 58 C 2 (2 health) $567K
60 80904 Colorado Springs 55 C 3 $413K
61 80906 Colorado Springs 55 C 3 $543K
62 80919 Colorado Springs 55 C 3 $570K
63 80819 Green Mountain Falls 53 D 0 $430K
64 80864 Yoder 53 D 0 $300K
65 81022 Avondale 53 D 0 $215K
66 80809 Cascade 45 D 0 $496K
67 80833 Rush 40 D 0 $194K

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Overview

El Paso County in Colorado covers 67 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).

62 of 67 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in El Paso County?
El Paso 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 El Paso County?
El Paso County is served by 33 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 67 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in El Paso County?
The primary environmental risk factor in El Paso County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $984 per homeowner.
How old are homes in El Paso County?
The median home build year in El Paso County is 1992. 41.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does El Paso County compare to Colorado?
El Paso County has an average water safety score of 61/100, which is above the Colorado state average of 60/100.

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