Kiowa County, Colorado
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent monitoring cycles, Kiowa County's 4 ZIP codes show a split record — several have documented water safety violations.
How Kiowa County Compares
How Kiowa County Compares
Kiowa County scores 3 points below the Colorado state average (60/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 11.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $978, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.475% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
79.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Kiowa County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $978
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
706 housing units in Kiowa 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 Kiowa County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kiowa 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 Kiowa County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Kiowa County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheridan Lake Water District | 148 | 24 |
| 2 | HASWELL TOWN OF | 55 | 23 |
| 3 | Eads Town of | 656 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Kiowa County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Kiowa County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81036 | Eads | 66 | C | 1 | $158K |
| 2 | 81071 | Sheridan Lake | 62 | C | 24 (3 health) | — |
| 3 | 81045 | Haswell | 61 | C | 23 (1 health) | $79K |
| 4 | 81021 | Arlington | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kiowa 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 Lead Paint Test Kits — 79.8% of homes built before 1978
- 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
Overview
Kiowa County in Colorado covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
3 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.