San Miguel County, Colorado
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 33/100 · Grade F
ZipCheckup grade for San Miguel County: F.
Lowest grade in federal records; check your home directly.
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Because the grade blends several data sources, a D or F for San Miguel County does not show which factor drove it; the reports for its 5 ZIP codes show the underlying data.
How San Miguel County Compares
How San Miguel County Compares
San Miguel County scores 26 points below the Colorado state average (59/100) and 40 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: San Miguel County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 10.6 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 8.7%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $514, largest modeled factor: Flood
24% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $514
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,637 housing units in San Miguel 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 San Miguel County
Modeled remediation costs in San Miguel County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 San Miguel County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to San Miguel County ZIP codes
3 community water systems mapped to San Miguel County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in San Miguel County
3 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in San Miguel County
5 ZIP codes tracked in San Miguel County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81435 | Telluride | 33 | F | 172 (10 health) | $706K |
| 2 | 81325 | Egnar | — | — | 10 | $457K |
| 3 | 81423 | Norwood | — | — | 10 | $412K |
| 4 | 81426 | Ophir | — | — | 134 | $875K |
| 5 | 81430 | Placerville | — | — | $1004K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for San Miguel County
Which guides appear depends on what the county data show.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
- 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 San Miguel County, Colorado
Overview
San Miguel County in Colorado covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of F (33/100) across 1 scored records.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 10 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.
What You Can Do
San Miguel County has an average Home Safety grade of F across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.
Consider a certified water filter
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Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.