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
How Nye County Compares
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
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.
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
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: $1,028
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
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
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
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.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Nye County, Nevada
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.