Pitkin County, Colorado
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Pitkin County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Compared to top-scoring counties, Pitkin County's 7 ZIP codes land in the middle tier - some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Pitkin County Compares
How Pitkin County Compares
Pitkin County scores 3 points above the Colorado state average (59/100) and 11 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: Pitkin County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 10.1 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 8.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $883, driven primarily by flood
42.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Pitkin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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
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: $883
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
15,060 housing units in Pitkin 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 Pitkin County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pitkin 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 Pitkin County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Pitkin County
7 community water systems serving Pitkin County.
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Show all 7 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Pitkin County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Pitkin County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Pitkin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81621 | Basalt | 67 | C | 0 | $1139K |
| 2 | 81615 | Snowmass Village | 60 | C | 10 (1 health) | $1748K |
| 3 | 81611 | Aspen | 58 | C | 17 (1 health) | $1244K |
| 4 | 81612 | Aspen | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 81642 | Meredith | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 81654 | Snowmass | — | — | 10 (1 health) | $865K |
| 7 | 81656 | Woody Creek | — | — | $2000K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pitkin County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- 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 Pitkin County, Colorado
Overview
Pitkin County in Colorado covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100) across 3 scored records.
3 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.