Mineral County, Colorado
1 ZIP code · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Mineral County, the 1 ZIP code on record show consistently safe tap water.
How Mineral County Compares
How Mineral County Compares
Mineral County scores 21 points above the Colorado state average (60/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.1 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 10.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $420, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability
52% 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: $420
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,324 housing units in Mineral 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 Mineral County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Mineral 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 Mineral County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Mineral County
1 ZIP code tracked in Mineral County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81130 | Creede | 81 | B | 4 | $405K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Mineral 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 — 52% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Mineral County in Colorado covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
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.