Morgan County, Colorado
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 7 ZIP codes, Morgan County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Morgan County Compares
How Morgan County Compares
Morgan County scores 0 points above the Colorado state average (60/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Morgan County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.3 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 10.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,106, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.379% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk
60.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Morgan County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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: $1,106
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,595 housing units in Morgan 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 Morgan County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Morgan 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 Morgan 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 Morgan County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiggins Town of | 1,909 | 21 |
| 2 | Prairie View Ranch Water District | 140 | 21 |
| 3 | Log Lane Village Town of | 1,006 | 4 |
| 4 | Merino Town of | 235 | 3 |
| 5 | City of Ft Morgan | 12,000 | 1 |
8 total water systems serve Morgan County.
All ZIP Codes in Morgan County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Morgan County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80653 | Weldona | 69 | C | 3 | $344K |
| 2 | 80701 | Fort Morgan | 68 | C | 1 | $318K |
| 3 | 80733 | Hillrose | 66 | C | 1 | $223K |
| 4 | 80705 | Log Lane Village | 65 | C | 3 | $148K |
| 5 | 80654 | Wiggins | 57 | C | 21 (4 health) | $397K |
| 6 | 80750 | Snyder | 53 | D | 0 | $248K |
| 7 | 80723 | Brush | 45 | D | 0 | $276K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Morgan County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.4% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Morgan County, Colorado
Overview
Morgan County in Colorado covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
5 of 7 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.