COUNTY REPORT NM

Curry County, New Mexico

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

The systems supplying Curry County's 8 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.

How Curry County Compares

Curry County69/100
New Mexico avg62/100
National avg68/100

How Curry County Compares

C
County Grade
69/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Curry County scores 7 points above the New Mexico state average (62/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
69
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 88102 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 88133 (53/100)
$162K
Median Home Value
$875
Avg Remediation (54% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Curry 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: 12.7 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $885, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.391% avg pipe failure probability, 29% of ZIPs at high risk

68.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
6 (6 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
68.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
39%
Pipe Failure Probability
29%
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: $885

Energy Code Gap $304/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $175/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

21,296 housing units in Curry County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 21%

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 Curry County

$162K
Median Home Value
$875
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.4% (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 Curry County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Epcor Water New Mexico Inc. Clovis 41,066 38
2 Texico Water System 1,426 32
3 Turquoise Estates Water Coop 265 26
4 Longhorn Estates Water System 264 26
5 Desert Village Rv & Mobile Home Park 223 26

9 total water systems serve Curry County.

All ZIP Codes in Curry County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Curry County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 88102 Clovis 82 B 13 (1 health)
2 88124 Melrose 78 B 4 (1 health) $124K
3 88103 Cannon Afb 76 B 12
4 88101 Clovis 72 B 13 (1 health) $162K
5 88135 Texico 71 B 6 (1 health) $113K
6 88120 Grady 66 C 6 (2 health) $183K
7 88112 Broadview 53 D 0 $362K
8 88133 Saint Vrain 53 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Curry County

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Overview

Curry County in New Mexico covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).

6 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Curry County?
Curry 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 Curry County?
Curry County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Curry County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Curry County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $885 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Curry County?
The median home build year in Curry County is 1977. 68.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Curry County compare to New Mexico?
Curry County has an average water safety score of 69/100, which is above the New Mexico state average of 62/100.

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