De Baca County, New Mexico
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Across De Baca County's 2 ZIP codes, water safety results are uneven — a portion of systems carry active or recent violations, while others meet standards without issues.
How De Baca County Compares
How De Baca County Compares
De Baca County scores 4 points above the New Mexico state average (62/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 10%, diabetes 15.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $965, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.46% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
86.5% 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: $965
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,157 housing units in De Baca 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 De Baca County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in De Baca 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 De Baca County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in De Baca County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Sumner Municipal Water System | 1,789 | 9 |
| 2 | Valley Mdwca | 454 | 9 |
| 3 | Roosevelt County Wua | 3,720 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in De Baca County
2 ZIP codes tracked in De Baca County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88119 | Fort Sumner | 79 | B | 9 | $165K |
| 2 | 88134 | Taiban | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for De Baca County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 86.5% of homes built before 1978
Overview
De Baca County in New Mexico covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.