Cibola County, New Mexico
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent water monitoring in Cibola County shows 6 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Cibola County Compares
How Cibola County Compares
Cibola County scores 9 points above the New Mexico state average (62/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cibola 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: 14.9 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 16.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,170, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.382% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
62.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Cibola County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 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: $1,170
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,312 housing units in Cibola 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 Cibola County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cibola 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 Cibola 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 Cibola County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Correo Water Association | 201 | 149 |
| 2 | Highland Meadows Estates Mdwca | 43 | 149 |
| 3 | San Rafael Water & Sanitation District | 1,060 | 17 |
| 4 | Milan Community Water System | 3,409 | 10 |
| 5 | San Mateo Mdwca | 182 | 8 |
8 total water systems serve Cibola County.
All ZIP Codes in Cibola County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Cibola County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87021 | Milan | 82 | B | 8 (1 health) | $132K |
| 2 | 87026 | Laguna | 79 | B | 149 (3 health) | — |
| 3 | 87020 | Grants | 77 | B | 2 (1 health) | $155K |
| 4 | 87051 | San Rafael | 77 | B | 17 (2 health) | — |
| 5 | 87005 | Bluewater | 59 | C | 7 (1 health) | — |
| 6 | 87049 | San Fidel | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cibola 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 — 62.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cibola County, New Mexico
Overview
Cibola County in New Mexico covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
5 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 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.