Churchill County, Nevada
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Churchill County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 3 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Churchill County Compares
How Churchill County Compares
Churchill County scores 0 points above the Nevada state average (81/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 11.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $290, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.377% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Churchill County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 21 total (21 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: $290
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Churchill County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Churchill 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 Churchill 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 Churchill County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Fallon | 9,184 | 3 |
| 2 | Fallon Naval Air Station | 3,000 | 3 |
| 3 | Sand Creek | 953 | 3 |
| 4 | Old River Water Company | 300 | 3 |
| 5 | Carson River Estates | 105 | 3 |
All ZIP Codes in Churchill County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Churchill County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89406 | Fallon | 81 | B | 1 | $298K |
| 2 | 89407 | Fallon | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 3 | 89496 | Fallon | 81 | B | 1 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Churchill County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Churchill County in Nevada covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.