COUNTY REPORT NM

Harding County, New Mexico

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Monitoring figures for Harding County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 5 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.

How Harding County Compares

Harding County62/100
New Mexico avg62/100
National avg68/100

How Harding County Compares

C
County Grade
62/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Harding County scores 0 points above the New Mexico state average (62/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
62
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 87743 (78/100)
Lowest ZIP: 88422 (53/100)
$106K
Median Home Value
$460
Avg Remediation (43% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Harding 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: 16.2 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 18.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,036, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.426% avg pipe failure probability, 60% of ZIPs at high risk

75% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1966
Median Build Year
75%
Pre-1978 Housing
43%
Pipe Failure Probability
60%
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: $1,036

Energy Code Gap $486/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $250/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

496 housing units in Harding County

Pre-1940 29%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 6%

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 Harding County

$106K
Median Home Value
$460
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

All ZIP Codes in Harding County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Harding County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 87743 Roy 78 B 2 (1 health) $56K
2 87733 Mosquero 72 B 1 $100K
3 87730 Mills 53 D 0 $113K
4 87746 Solano 53 D 0 $213K
5 88422 Gladstone 53 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Harding 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.

Overview

Harding County in New Mexico covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).

2 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Harding County?
Harding 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 Harding County?
Harding County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Harding County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Harding County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,036 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Harding County?
The median home build year in Harding County is 1966. 75% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Harding County compare to New Mexico?
Harding County has an average water safety score of 62/100, which is above the New Mexico state average of 62/100.

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