Kit Carson County, Colorado
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 54/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
State safety rankings put Kit Carson County near the bottom — 10 ZIP codes, below-average compliance.
How Kit Carson County Compares
How Kit Carson County Compares
Kit Carson County scores 6 points below the Colorado state average (60/100) and 14 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Kit Carson County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 11.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $860, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.461% avg pipe failure probability, 80% of ZIPs at high risk
77.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Kit Carson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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: $860
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,981 housing units in Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Kit Carson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VONA TOWN OF | 160 | 12 |
| 2 | Stratton Town of | 960 | 12 |
| 3 | Bethune Town of | 195 | 5 |
| 4 | SEIBERT TOWN OF | 296 | 4 |
| 5 | FLAGLER TOWN OF | 2,160 | 2 |
6 total water systems serve Kit Carson County.
All ZIP Codes in Kit Carson County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Kit Carson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80807 | Burlington | 66 | C | 0 | $226K |
| 2 | 80815 | Flagler | 65 | C | 2 | $207K |
| 3 | 80836 | Stratton | 65 | C | 12 (1 health) | $201K |
| 4 | 80834 | Seibert | 64 | C | 4 | $208K |
| 5 | 80805 | Bethune | 62 | C | 5 | $204K |
| 6 | 80861 | Vona | 61 | C | 12 (1 health) | $246K |
| 7 | 80801 | Anton | 40 | D | 0 | $194K |
| 8 | 80812 | Cope | 40 | D | 0 | $166K |
| 9 | 80822 | Joes | 40 | D | 0 | $163K |
| 10 | 80824 | Kirk | 40 | D | 0 | $279K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kit Carson 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 — 77.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Kit Carson County, Colorado
Overview
Kit Carson County in Colorado covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (54/100).
5 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.
What You Can Do
Kit Carson County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
77.1% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.