Eddy County, New Mexico
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent water monitoring in Eddy County shows 9 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Eddy County Compares
How Eddy County Compares
Eddy 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: Eddy 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: 12.5 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 11.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,024, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.389% avg pipe failure probability, 44% of ZIPs at high risk
67.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Eddy County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 22 violations. Past 5 years: 32 total (32 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: $1,024
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
26,166 housing units in Eddy 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 Eddy County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Eddy 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 Eddy 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 Eddy County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whites City Water System | 67 | 111 |
| 2 | Carlsbad Municipal Water System | 33,626 | 102 |
| 3 | Otis Mdwca | 4,807 | 102 |
| 4 | Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works | 638 | 102 |
| 5 | Lincoln Hills Water Company-op | 338 | 102 |
14 total water systems serve Eddy County.
All ZIP Codes in Eddy County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Eddy County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88268 | Whites City | 78 | B | 9 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 88263 | Malaga | 77 | B | 17 (2 health) | — |
| 3 | 88221 | Carlsbad | 73 | B | 51 (2 health) | — |
| 4 | 88255 | Loco Hills | 72 | B | 0 | — |
| 5 | 88220 | Carlsbad | 70 | B | 51 (2 health) | $193K |
| 6 | 88250 | Hope | 69 | C | 3 | — |
| 7 | 88211 | Artesia | 68 | C | 11 (6 health) | — |
| 8 | 88256 | Loving | 67 | C | 14 (1 health) | $182K |
| 9 | 88210 | Artesia | 66 | C | 11 (6 health) | $214K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Eddy County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Eddy County, New Mexico
Overview
Eddy County in New Mexico covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
8 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 20 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.