Fremont County, Colorado
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Fremont County's 8 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Fremont County Compares
How Fremont County Compares
Fremont County scores 0 points above the Colorado state average (60/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Fremont County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13 (asthma 11%, diabetes 11.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $926, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.35% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk
49.2% 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: $926
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
19,413 housing units in Fremont 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 Fremont County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fremont 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 Fremont 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 Fremont County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Florence | 7,500 | 43 |
| 2 | East Florence Water Authority | 326 | 34 |
| 3 | Water on the Spot | 200 | 34 |
| 4 | City of Canon City | 34,800 | 31 |
| 5 | Park Center Water District | 4,000 | 14 |
10 total water systems serve Fremont County.
All ZIP Codes in Fremont County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Fremont County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81221 | Coal Creek | 66 | C | 0 | $205K |
| 2 | 81226 | Florence | 66 | C | 17 (1 health) | $241K |
| 3 | 81240 | Penrose | 64 | C | 2 | $282K |
| 4 | 81215 | Canon City | 63 | C | 7 | — |
| 5 | 81244 | Rockvale | 62 | C | 6 | $191K |
| 6 | 81290 | Florence | 61 | C | 17 (1 health) | — |
| 7 | 81212 | Canon City | 57 | C | 7 | $286K |
| 8 | 81223 | Cotopaxi | 40 | D | 0 | $323K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Fremont County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Fremont County, Colorado
Overview
Fremont County in Colorado covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
6 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.