COUNTY REPORT CO

Grand County, Colorado

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Monitoring figures for Grand County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 8 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.

How Grand County Compares

Grand County63/100
Colorado avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Grand County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
21
Water Systems

Grand County scores 3 points above the Colorado state average (60/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
63
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 80447 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 80468 (40/100)
$569K
Median Home Value
$2,013
Avg Remediation (35% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Grand 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: 11.1 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 9.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $840, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.344% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk

50.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
1 (1 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 health-based).

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 24.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
50.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
13%
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: $840

Energy Code Gap $371/yr
Wildfire $263/yr
Water / Lead $106/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

16,437 housing units in Grand County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 32%

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 Grand County

$569K
Median Home Value
$2,013
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Grand 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 Grand County residents

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 24.3% (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 Grand County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Winter Park Ranch Water Supply District 3,250 24
2 Fraser Town of 2,150 24
3 Granby Town of South Service Area 2,300 23
4 Winter Park Water Supply District 6,635 21
5 Grand County Water No 1 5,400 21

21 total water systems serve Grand County.

All ZIP Codes in Grand County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Grand County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 80447 Grand Lake 70 B 0 $576K
2 80442 Fraser 69 C 3 $597K
3 80482 Winter Park 69 C 21 (1 health) $563K
4 80478 Tabernash 66 C 0 $993K
5 80459 Kremmling 65 C 17 (1 health) $354K
6 80446 Granby 63 C 14 $506K
7 80451 Hot Sulphur Springs 63 C 6 $387K
8 80468 Parshall 40 D 0 $617K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Grand County

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

Overview

Grand County in Colorado covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).

5 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Grand County?
Grand 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 Grand County?
Grand County is served by 21 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Grand County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Grand County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $840 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Grand County?
The median home build year in Grand County is 1985. 50.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Grand County compare to Colorado?
Grand County has an average water safety score of 63/100, which is above the Colorado state average of 60/100.

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