Rio Blanco County, Colorado
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent monitoring cycles, Rio Blanco County's 2 ZIP codes show a split record — several have documented water safety violations.
How Rio Blanco County Compares
How Rio Blanco County Compares
Rio Blanco County scores 8 points above the Colorado state average (60/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.8 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 9.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,390, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.385% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
65.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2022)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Rio Blanco County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 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: $1,390
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,257 housing units in Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Rio Blanco County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meeker Town of | 2,473 | 20 |
| 2 | Cross L Estates | 50 | 20 |
| 3 | Buckskin Valley Subdivision | 28 | 20 |
| 4 | Rangely Town of | 2,495 | 2 |
All ZIP Codes in Rio Blanco County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Rio Blanco County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81641 | Meeker | 68 | C | 20 (2 health) | $314K |
| 2 | 81648 | Rangely | 68 | C | 2 | $199K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Rio Blanco County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Rio Blanco County in Colorado covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.