Saguache County, Colorado
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Saguache County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 5 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.
How Saguache County Compares
How Saguache County Compares
Saguache County scores 7 points above the Colorado state average (60/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Saguache County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 14.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $462, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.34% avg pipe failure probability
46.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Saguache County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 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: $462
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,233 housing units in Saguache 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 Saguache County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Saguache 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 Saguache 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 Saguache County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kv Hoa Inc. | 580 | 6 |
| 2 | Baca Grande Water Supply District | 2,006 | 5 |
| 3 | Crestone Ws | 293 | 5 |
| 4 | Saguache Town of | 504 | 4 |
| 5 | CENTER TOWN OF | 2,575 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Saguache County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Saguache County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81149 | Saguache | 81 | B | 4 | $119K |
| 2 | 81131 | Crestone | 76 | B | 5 (1 health) | $346K |
| 3 | 81143 | Moffat | 72 | B | 6 (1 health) | $159K |
| 4 | 81136 | Hooper | 53 | D | 0 | $194K |
| 5 | 81155 | Villa Grove | 53 | D | 0 | $467K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Saguache County, Colorado
Overview
Saguache County in Colorado covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
3 of 5 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.