Pueblo County, Colorado
17 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Pueblo County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
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 1 points below the Colorado state average (59/100) and 15 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: 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: 12.6 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,347, driven primarily by flood
62.3% 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 18 violations. Past 5 years: 62 total (62 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
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: $1,347
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
72,582 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 serving Pueblo County
5 community water systems serving Pueblo County.
- C
- C
- C
- D
- D
Systems with the most violations in Pueblo County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- D
- D
- C
All ZIP Codes in Pueblo County
17 ZIP codes tracked in Pueblo County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81022 | Avondale | 67 | C | 0 | $215K |
| 2 | 81003 | Pueblo | 60 | C | 20 (1 health) | $179K |
| 3 | 81007 | Pueblo | 60 | C | 20 (1 health) | $372K |
| 4 | 81008 | Pueblo | 60 | C | 20 (1 health) | $280K |
| 5 | 81001 | Pueblo | 53 | D | 37 (3 health) | $208K |
| 6 | 81006 | Pueblo | 53 | D | 37 (3 health) | $317K |
| 7 | 81004 | Pueblo | 50 | D | 66 (17 health) | $181K |
| 8 | 81002 | Pueblo | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 81005 | Pueblo | — | — | 20 (1 health) | $282K |
| 10 | 81009 | Pueblo | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 81010 | Pueblo | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 81011 | Pueblo | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 81012 | Pueblo | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 81019 | Colorado City | — | — | 66 (17 health) | $229K |
| 15 | 81023 | Beulah | — | — | 66 (17 health) | $353K |
| 16 | 81025 | Boone | — | — | 0 | $135K |
| 17 | 81069 | Rye | — | — | 66 (17 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 — 62.3% 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 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100) across 7 scored records.
10 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 21 health-based violations 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.