COUNTY REPORT NM

Bernalillo County, New Mexico

48 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Bernalillo County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Safe water is the norm for most of Bernalillo County's 48 ZIP codes - but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.

How Bernalillo County Compares

Bernalillo County56/100
New Mexico avg65/100
National avg73/100

How Bernalillo County Compares

C
County Grade
56/100
Avg Safety Score
48
ZIP Codes
21
Water Systems

Bernalillo County scores 9 points below the New Mexico state average (65/100) and 17 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:

C
County Grade
56
Avg Safety Score
48
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 87104 (58/100)
Lowest ZIP: 87121 (42/100)
$296K
Median Home Value
$1,569
Avg Remediation (53% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Bernalillo County, New Mexico

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: 12 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 11.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $864, driven primarily by flood

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Bernalillo County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
2 (2 health)
2024
59 (59 health)
2025
8 (8 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 59 violations. Past 5 years: 69 total (69 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
26%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

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: $864

Flood $500/yr
Energy Code Gap $356/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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 Bernalillo County

$296K
Median Home Value
$1,569
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Bernalillo County

8 community water systems serving Bernalillo County.

Show all 8 water systems

21 total water systems serve Bernalillo County.

Systems with the most violations in Bernalillo County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Bernalillo County

48 ZIP codes tracked in Bernalillo County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 87104 Albuquerque 58 C 0 $300K
2 87105 Albuquerque 58 C 0 $200K
3 87107 Albuquerque 58 C 0 $282K
4 87108 Albuquerque 58 C 3 $228K
5 87109 Albuquerque 58 C 0 $298K
6 87110 Albuquerque 58 C 0 $251K
7 87112 Albuquerque 58 C 0 $254K
8 87116 Albuquerque 58 C 0
9 87120 Albuquerque 58 C 0 $277K
10 87123 Albuquerque 58 C 3 $236K
11 87111 Albuquerque 57 C 2 (1 health) $349K
12 87113 Albuquerque 57 C 2 (1 health) $362K
13 87114 Albuquerque 56 C 1 (1 health) $296K
14 87047 Sandia Park 54 D 6 (6 health) $399K
15 87102 Albuquerque 54 D 9 (1 health) $174K
16 87106 Albuquerque 54 D 9 (1 health) $332K
17 87122 Albuquerque 52 D 11 (3 health) $614K
18 87059 Tijeras 50 D 26 (19 health) $322K
19 87121 Albuquerque 42 D 111 (16 health) $193K
20 87008 Cedar Crest 6 (5 health) $353K
21 87022 Isleta
22 87103 Albuquerque
23 87115 Albuquerque
24 87117 Kirtland Afb
25 87119 Albuquerque
26 87125 Albuquerque
27 87131 Albuquerque
28 87151 Albuquerque
29 87153 Albuquerque
30 87154 Albuquerque
31 87158 Albuquerque
32 87165 Albuquerque
33 87174 Rio Rancho
34 87176 Albuquerque
35 87181 Albuquerque
36 87184 Albuquerque
37 87185 Albuquerque
38 87187 Albuquerque
39 87190 Albuquerque
40 87191 Albuquerque
41 87192 Albuquerque
42 87193 Albuquerque
43 87194 Albuquerque
44 87195 Albuquerque
45 87196 Albuquerque
46 87197 Albuquerque
47 87198 Albuquerque
48 87199 Albuquerque

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Overview

Bernalillo County in New Mexico covers 48 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100) across 19 scored records.

12 of 20 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 41 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 Bernalillo County?
Bernalillo County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Bernalillo County?
Bernalillo County is served by 21 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 48 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bernalillo County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bernalillo County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $864 per homeowner.
How does Bernalillo County compare to New Mexico?
Bernalillo County has an average Home Safety Score of 56/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the New Mexico state average of 65/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Bernalillo County, NM: HSS 56/100; 41 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-mexico/bernalillo/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Bernalillo County, NM: HSS 56/100; 41 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-mexico/bernalillo/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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