COUNTY REPORT CO

Weld County, Colorado

40 ZIP codes · Avg score 48/100 · Grade D

ZipCheckup grade for Weld County: D.

Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.

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ZipCheckup rates Weld County near the bottom of its five-grade scale, with 40 tracked ZIP codes.

How Weld County Compares

Weld County48/100
Colorado avg59/100
National avg73/100

How Weld County Compares

D
County Grade
48/100
Avg Safety Score
40
ZIP Codes
30
Water Systems

Weld County scores 11 points below the Colorado state average (59/100) and 25 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

D
County Grade
48
Avg Safety Score
40
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 80624 (58/100)
Lowest ZIP: 80550 (31/100)
$432K
Median Home Value
$523
Avg Remediation (0.12% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Weld County, Colorado

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.2 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 9.5%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $819, largest modeled factor: Flood

30% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.8% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1992
Median Build Year
30%
Pre-1980 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
28%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $819

Flood $548/yr
Energy Code Gap $339/yr
Wildfire $165/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

144,016 housing units in Weld County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 48%

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 Weld County

$432K
Median Home Value
$523
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Weld 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 Weld County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Weld County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Weld County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

30 water systems mapped to Weld County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Weld County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Weld County

40 ZIP codes tracked in Weld County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 80624 Gill 58 C 2 $482K
2 80644 Kersey 58 C 2 $387K
3 80642 Hudson 57 C 3 $568K
4 80520 Firestone 56 C 5 $449K
5 80530 Frederick 56 C 5 $449K
6 80610 Ault 56 C 8 $403K
7 80620 Evans 56 C 8 $315K
8 80650 Pierce 56 C 8 $311K
9 80514 Dacono 54 D 9 (1 health) $448K
10 80634 Greeley 53 D 16 $405K
11 80612 Carr 52 D 17 (2 health) $608K
12 80516 Erie 50 D 20 (1 health) $684K
13 80631 Greeley 50 D 23 (1 health) $300K
14 80615 Eaton 49 D 28 (1 health) $489K
15 80645 La Salle 49 D 26 $404K
16 80542 Mead 42 D 0 $591K
17 80621 Fort Lupton 42 D 60 (6 health) $426K
18 80603 Brighton 41 D 2 (1 health) $449K
19 80543 Milliken 36 F 17 (1 health) $404K
20 80504 Longmont 35 F 17 $557K
21 80534 Johnstown 35 F 20 (1 health) $510K
22 80651 Platteville 34 F 20 $438K
23 80550 Windsor 31 F 28 (1 health) $539K
24 80546 Severance — — —
25 80551 Windsor — — —
26 80611 Briggsdale — — $419K
27 80622 Galeton — — —
28 80623 Gilcrest — — $287K
29 80632 Greeley — — —
30 80633 Greeley — — —
31 80638 Greeley — — —
32 80639 Greeley — — —
33 80643 Keenesburg — — $455K
34 80646 Lucerne — — —
35 80648 Nunn — — $394K
36 80652 Roggen — — $473K
37 80729 Grover — — 1 $254K
38 80732 Hereford — — $114K
39 80742 New Raymer — — $238K
40 80754 Stoneham — — $235K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Weld County

The mix of guides changes from county to county.

Overview

Weld County in Colorado covers 40 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (48/100) across 23 scored records.

23 of 24 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

What You Can Do

Weld County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

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.

2

Consider a certified water filter

NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher

3

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Weld County?
Weld County receives a grade of D. 10 of 40 ZIP codes are mapped to water systems with reported health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Weld County?
We map 30 public water systems to 40 ZIP codes in our data for Weld County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Weld County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Weld County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $819 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Weld County?
The median home build year in Weld County is 1992. 30% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Weld County compare to Colorado?
Weld County has an average Home Safety Score of 48/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Colorado state average of 59/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Weld County, CO: HSS 48/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/colorado/weld/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-colorado-weld,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Weld County, CO: HSS 48/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/colorado/weld/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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