Hinsdale County, Colorado
1 ZIP code · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
The 1 water system serving Hinsdale County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Hinsdale County Compares
How Hinsdale County Compares
Hinsdale County scores 22 points above the Colorado state average (60/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.8 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 10%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $470, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.33% avg pipe failure probability
53% 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: $470
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,048 housing units in Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Hinsdale County
1 ZIP code tracked in Hinsdale County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81235 | Lake City | 82 | B | 3 | $457K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hinsdale County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Hinsdale County in Colorado covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.