Teller County, Colorado
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 7 ZIP codes, Teller County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Teller County Compares
How Teller County Compares
Teller County scores 3 points below the Colorado state average (60/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Teller County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.8 (asthma 11%, diabetes 10.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $784, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.397% avg pipe failure probability, 29% of ZIPs at high risk
51% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2026)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Teller County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 28 total (28 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: $784
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,526 housing units in Teller 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 Teller County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Teller 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 Teller 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 Teller County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rainbow Valley Water District | 130 | 114 |
| 2 | Highland Lakes Water District | 875 | 102 |
| 3 | Florissant Water Supply District | 250 | 82 |
| 4 | Forest Glen Sports Assoc Inc. | 76 | 82 |
| 5 | Gold Rush Wc | 132 | 82 |
18 total water systems serve Teller County.
All ZIP Codes in Teller County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Teller County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80816 | Florissant | 66 | C | 82 (4 health) | $382K |
| 2 | 80813 | Cripple Creek | 64 | C | 4 | $303K |
| 3 | 80814 | Divide | 60 | C | 20 (2 health) | $433K |
| 4 | 80863 | Woodland Park | 59 | C | 12 (8 health) | $503K |
| 5 | 80860 | Victor | 56 | C | 27 (5 health) | $184K |
| 6 | 80866 | Woodland Park | 52 | D | 12 (8 health) | — |
| 7 | 80820 | Guffey | 40 | D | 0 | $392K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Teller County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51% 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 HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Teller County, Colorado
Overview
Teller County in Colorado covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
6 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 27 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.