COUNTY REPORT NV

Nye County, Nevada

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Nye County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Across all 12 ZIP codes in Nye County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Nye County Compares

Nye County72/100
Nevada avg84/100
National avg73/100

How Nye County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Nye County scores 12 points below the Nevada state average (84/100) and 1 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 Last verified:

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 89048 (72/100)
Lowest ZIP: 89048 (72/100)
$168K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Avg Remediation (65% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Nye County, Nevada

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: 16.3 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 15.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,071, driven primarily by flood

50.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
50.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
36/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
36%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,071

Flood $960/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Wildfire $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

25,109 housing units in Nye County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 2%
1960–1979 11%
1980–1999 44%
2000+ 41%

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 Nye County

$168K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Nye 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 Nye County residents

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Nye County

8 community water systems serving Nye County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Nye County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Nye County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Nye County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 89048 Pahrump 72 B 32 (2 health) $292K
2 89003 Beatty $154K
3 89020 Amargosa Valley $93K
4 89022 Manhattan
5 89023 Mercury
6 89041 Pahrump
7 89045 Round Mountain $105K
8 89049 Tonopah $182K
9 89060 Pahrump 2 $233K
10 89061 Pahrump 3 (1 health) $328K
11 89314 Duckwater $108K
12 89409 Gabbs

Recommended Buyer Guides for Nye 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.

Overview

Nye County in Nevada covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100) across 1 scored records.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Nye County?
Nye County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Nye County?
Nye County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Nye County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Nye County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,071 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Nye County?
The median home build year in Nye County is 1988. 50.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Nye County compare to Nevada?
Nye County has an average Home Safety Score of 72/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Nevada state average of 84/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Nye County, NV: HSS 72/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/nevada/nye/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Nye County, NV: HSS 72/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/nevada/nye/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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