COUNTY REPORT NV

Nye County, Nevada

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Across all 10 ZIP codes in Nye County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Nye County Compares

Nye County76/100
Nevada avg81/100
National avg68/100

How Nye County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Nye County scores 5 points below the Nevada state average (81/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
76
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 89003 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 89020 (53/100)
$182K
Median Home Value
$1,090
Avg Remediation (60% 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: $1,028, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk

49.6% 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
49.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
32%
Pipe Failure Probability
20%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,028

Flood $480/yr
Energy Code Gap $243/yr
Wildfire $180/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

25,018 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

$182K
Median Home Value
$1,090
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
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 with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Nye County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Round Mountain Puc 1,200 7
2 Carvers Smokey Valley Rv and Mhp 250 7
3 Great Basin Water Company 11,322 4
4 Mountain Falls Water System Gbwc 4,198 4
5 Desert Utilities 1,086 4

13 total water systems serve Nye County.

All ZIP Codes in Nye County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Nye County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 89003 Beatty 83 B 1 $154K
2 89022 Manhattan 83 B 0
3 89041 Pahrump 81 B 1
4 89049 Tonopah 81 B 2 $182K
5 89061 Pahrump 81 B 1 $328K
6 89045 Round Mountain 78 B 7 (1 health) $105K
7 89060 Pahrump 76 B 1 $233K
8 89409 Gabbs 72 B 0
9 89048 Pahrump 71 B 1 $292K
10 89020 Amargosa Valley 53 D 0 $93K

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 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).

7 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Nye County?
Nye County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 10 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Nye County?
Nye County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 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 $1,028 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Nye County?
The median home build year in Nye County is 1988. 49.6% 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 water safety score of 76/100, which is below the Nevada state average of 81/100.

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