Las Animas County, Colorado
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Las Animas County's 6 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Las Animas County Compares
How Las Animas County Compares
Las Animas County scores 5 points below the Colorado state average (60/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Las Animas County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 13.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,033, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.445% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
71% 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: $1,033
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,886 housing units in Las Animas 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 Las Animas County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Las Animas 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 Las Animas 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 Las Animas County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Trinidad | 11,400 | 17 |
| 2 | El Moro Hoehne Pipeline Assoc | 655 | 17 |
| 3 | Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md | 360 | 17 |
| 4 | Sunflower Valley Pipeline Assn | 312 | 17 |
| 5 | Greetville Carbondale Water | 210 | 17 |
8 total water systems serve Las Animas County.
All ZIP Codes in Las Animas County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Las Animas County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81082 | Trinidad | 69 | C | 17 (1 health) | $219K |
| 2 | 81020 | Aguilar | 61 | C | 8 | $110K |
| 3 | 81027 | Branson | 60 | C | 9 | $56K |
| 4 | 81049 | Kim | 58 | C | 4 | $134K |
| 5 | 81081 | Trinchera | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 81091 | Weston | 40 | D | 0 | $302K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Las Animas County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Las Animas County, Colorado
Overview
Las Animas County in Colorado covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
4 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.