Eddy County, New Mexico
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Eddy County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Recent water monitoring in Eddy County shows 10 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Eddy County Compares
How Eddy County Compares
Eddy County scores 7 points above the New Mexico state average (65/100) and 1 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
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: $1,114, driven primarily by flood
57.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Eddy County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 14 violations. Past 5 years: 22 total (22 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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,114
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
26,180 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 serving Eddy County
6 community water systems serving Eddy County.
- C
- B
- C
- C
- B
- C
Systems with the most violations in Eddy County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
- B
- C
- C
All ZIP Codes in Eddy County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Eddy County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88210 | Artesia | 77 | B | 13 (6 health) | $214K |
| 2 | 88220 | Carlsbad | 67 | C | 56 (5 health) | $193K |
| 3 | 88211 | Artesia | — | — | — | |
| 4 | 88221 | Carlsbad | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 88250 | Hope | — | — | 4 (4 health) | — |
| 6 | 88254 | Lakewood | — | — | 4 (4 health) | — |
| 7 | 88255 | Loco Hills | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 88256 | Loving | — | — | $182K | |
| 9 | 88263 | Malaga | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 88268 | Whites City | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Eddy County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.9% 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 Eddy County, New Mexico
Overview
Eddy County in New Mexico covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100) across 2 scored records.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.