La Plata County, Colorado
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for La Plata County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Recent monitoring in La Plata County's 7 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety - some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How La Plata County Compares
How La Plata County Compares
La Plata County scores 5 points above the Colorado state average (59/100) and 9 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: La Plata County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 10.8 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 9.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,064, driven primarily by flood
41.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across La Plata County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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
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: $1,064
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
28,701 housing units in La Plata 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 La Plata County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in La Plata 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 La Plata County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving La Plata County
4 community water systems serving La Plata County.
- C
- C
- C
Systems with the most violations in La Plata County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
All ZIP Codes in La Plata County
7 ZIP codes tracked in La Plata County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81301 | Durango | 64 | C | 6 (1 health) | $635K |
| 2 | 81303 | Durango | 64 | C | 6 (1 health) | $536K |
| 3 | 81122 | Bayfield | — | — | $446K | |
| 4 | 81137 | Ignacio | — | — | 1 | $310K |
| 5 | 81302 | Durango | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 81326 | Hesperus | — | — | 4 (1 health) | $515K |
| 7 | 81329 | Marvel | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for La Plata 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.
- 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
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for La Plata County, Colorado
Overview
La Plata County in Colorado covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 2 scored records.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.