Prowers County, Colorado
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Prowers County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Based on current EPA data, Prowers County's 5 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Prowers County Compares
How Prowers County Compares
Prowers County scores 8 points above the Colorado state average (59/100) and 6 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: Prowers County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 12.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,650, driven primarily by flood
72.8% 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
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: $1,650
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,583 housing units in Prowers 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 Prowers County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Prowers 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 Prowers County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Prowers County
1 community water system serving Prowers County.
- C
All ZIP Codes in Prowers County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Prowers County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81052 | Lamar | 67 | C | 0 | $150K |
| 2 | 81041 | Granada | — | — | $107K | |
| 3 | 81043 | Hartman | — | — | — | |
| 4 | 81047 | Holly | — | — | $158K | |
| 5 | 81092 | Wiley | — | — | $248K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Prowers County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 72.8% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Prowers County, Colorado
Overview
Prowers County in Colorado covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 1 scored records.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
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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.