COUNTY REPORT NM

Guadalupe County, New Mexico

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

Although much of Guadalupe County meets baseline standards, some of its 5 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.

How Guadalupe County Compares

Guadalupe County64/100
New Mexico avg62/100
National avg68/100

How Guadalupe County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Guadalupe County scores 2 points above the New Mexico state average (62/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 88435 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 88417 (53/100)
$80K
Median Home Value
$520
Avg Remediation (65% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Guadalupe 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: 13.7 (asthma 8.9%, diabetes 16.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $876, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.432% avg pipe failure probability, 80% of ZIPs at high risk

74.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
1 (1 health)
2024
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 8.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1954
Median Build Year
74.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
43%
Pipe Failure Probability
80%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $876

Energy Code Gap $486/yr
Water / Lead $270/yr
Wildfire $120/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,957 housing units in Guadalupe County

Pre-1940 13%
1940–1959 23%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 10%

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 Guadalupe County

$80K
Median Home Value
$520
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 8.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.9% (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 Guadalupe County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 SANTA ROSA WATER SUPPLY 2,681 19
2 Puerto De Luna Mdwca 426 19
3 Hollywood Ranch Domestic Wua 79 19
4 Riveras Mdwua 60 19
5 Rio Pecos Villa Mdwca 35 19

7 total water systems serve Guadalupe County.

All ZIP Codes in Guadalupe County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Guadalupe County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 88435 Santa Rosa 82 B 19 (1 health) $114K
2 88353 Vaughn 78 B 6 (1 health) $46K
3 87724 La Loma 53 D 0
4 88136 Yeso 53 D 0
5 88417 Cuervo 53 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Guadalupe County

Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.

Overview

Guadalupe County in New Mexico covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).

2 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Guadalupe County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Guadalupe County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $876 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Guadalupe County?
The median home build year in Guadalupe County is 1954. 74.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Guadalupe County compare to New Mexico?
Guadalupe County has an average water safety score of 64/100, which is above the New Mexico state average of 62/100.

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