COUNTY REPORT CO

Grand County, Colorado

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Grand County: C.

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

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 County66/100
Colorado avg59/100
National avg73/100

How Grand County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Grand County scores 7 points above the Colorado state average (59/100) and 7 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:

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 80446 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 80482 (66/100)
$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: $953, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

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

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
36/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
13%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $953

Energy Code Gap $371/yr
Wildfire $263/yr
Flood $200/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 serving Grand County

8 community water systems serving Grand County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Grand County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Grand County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Grand County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 80446 Granby 66 C 2 $506K
2 80482 Winter Park 66 C 1 $563K
3 80442 Fraser 2 $597K
4 80447 Grand Lake 1 $576K
5 80451 Hot Sulphur Springs 1 $387K
6 80459 Kremmling $354K
7 80468 Parshall $617K
8 80478 Tabernash 1 $993K

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 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 2 scored records.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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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 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 8 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 $953 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 Home Safety Score of 66/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Colorado state average of 59/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Grand County, CO: HSS 66/100; 3 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/colorado/grand/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Grand County, CO: HSS 66/100; 3 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/colorado/grand/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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