Pueblo County, Colorado
17 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent monitoring cycles, Pueblo County's 17 ZIP codes show a split record — several have documented water safety violations.
How Pueblo County Compares
How Pueblo County Compares
Pueblo County scores 3 points above the Colorado state average (60/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pueblo County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.7 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,157, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.439% avg pipe failure probability, 53% of ZIPs at high risk
65.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2026)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Pueblo County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 24 violations. Past 5 years: 87 total (87 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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: $1,157
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
72,286 housing units in Pueblo 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 Pueblo County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pueblo 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 Pueblo 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 Pueblo County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado City Md | 2,755 | 122 |
| 2 | Beulah Water Works District | 445 | 45 |
| 3 | Pine Drive Water District | 416 | 45 |
| 4 | Signal Mountain Ranch Property Owners Wc | 66 | 45 |
| 5 | RYE TOWN OF | 745 | 36 |
11 total water systems serve Pueblo County.
All ZIP Codes in Pueblo County
17 ZIP codes tracked in Pueblo County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81004 | Pueblo | 70 | B | 0 | $181K |
| 2 | 81005 | Pueblo | 70 | B | 0 | $282K |
| 3 | 81007 | Pueblo | 70 | B | 0 | $372K |
| 4 | 81008 | Pueblo | 70 | B | 0 | $280K |
| 5 | 81002 | Pueblo | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 81009 | Pueblo | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 81010 | Pueblo | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 81011 | Pueblo | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 9 | 81012 | Pueblo | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 10 | 81001 | Pueblo | 65 | C | 0 | $208K |
| 11 | 81003 | Pueblo | 65 | C | 0 | $179K |
| 12 | 81006 | Pueblo | 65 | C | 0 | $317K |
| 13 | 81025 | Boone | 65 | C | 11 (1 health) | $135K |
| 14 | 81019 | Colorado City | 57 | C | 41 (10 health) | $229K |
| 15 | 81040 | Gardner | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 16 | 81023 | Beulah | 45 | D | 45 (18 health) | $353K |
| 17 | 81069 | Rye | 40 | D | 36 (22 health) | $347K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pueblo County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65.7% 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
- 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 Pueblo County, Colorado
Overview
Pueblo County in Colorado covers 17 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
4 of 17 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 51 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.