Fremont County, Colorado
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Fremont County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
The systems supplying Fremont County's 11 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 2 points below the Colorado state average (59/100) and 16 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 Last verified:
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: $1,010, driven primarily by flood
46.1% 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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,010
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
20,316 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 serving Fremont County
7 community water systems serving Fremont County.
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Show all 7 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Fremont County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Fremont County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Fremont County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81212 | Canon City | 59 | C | 15 (1 health) | $286K |
| 2 | 81226 | Florence | 55 | C | 28 (1 health) | $241K |
| 3 | 81215 | Canon City | — | — | — | |
| 4 | 81221 | Coal Creek | — | — | $205K | |
| 5 | 81222 | Coaldale | — | — | $336K | |
| 6 | 81223 | Cotopaxi | — | — | $323K | |
| 7 | 81232 | Hillside | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 81233 | Howard | — | — | $387K | |
| 9 | 81240 | Penrose | — | — | 10 (1 health) | $282K |
| 10 | 81244 | Rockvale | — | — | $191K | |
| 11 | 81290 | Florence | — | — | — |
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 Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Fremont County, Colorado
Overview
Fremont County in Colorado covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100) across 2 scored records.
3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.