Chaves County, New Mexico
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Chaves: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Chaves County - 6 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Chaves County Compares
How Chaves County Compares
Chaves County scores 13 points above the New Mexico state average (62/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Chaves County, New Mexico
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 14.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,662, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.437% avg pipe failure probability, 83% of ZIPs at high risk
62.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Chaves County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based).
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: $1,662
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
26,760 housing units in Chaves 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 Chaves County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Chaves County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Chaves County
8 community water systems serving Chaves County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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11 total water systems serve Chaves County.
Systems with the most violations in Chaves County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Chaves County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Chaves County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88253 | Lake Arthur | 83 | B | 1 | $217K |
| 2 | 88202 | Roswell | 79 | B | 5 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 88232 | Hagerman | 75 | B | 24 (2 health) | $116K |
| 4 | 88230 | Dexter | 74 | B | 2 | $97K |
| 5 | 88201 | Roswell | 69 | C | 5 (1 health) | $203K |
| 6 | 88203 | Roswell | 69 | C | 5 (1 health) | $116K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Chaves County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here - the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.6% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Chaves County, New Mexico
Overview
Chaves County in New Mexico covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
6 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations 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.