Hidalgo County, New Mexico
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Hidalgo County's 4 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Hidalgo County Compares
How Hidalgo County Compares
Hidalgo County scores 5 points below the New Mexico state average (62/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 16.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $860, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.395% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
63.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Hidalgo County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 30 total (30 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $860
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,211 housing units in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Hidalgo County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LORDSBURG WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM | 3,213 | 53 |
| 2 | Glen Acres Water Coop | 180 | 53 |
| 3 | Virden Water System | 133 | 53 |
| 4 | RODEO MDW & MSWA | 118 | 12 |
All ZIP Codes in Hidalgo County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Hidalgo County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88056 | Rodeo | 65 | C | 12 | $129K |
| 2 | 88045 | Lordsburg | 58 | C | 53 (24 health) | $99K |
| 3 | 88009 | Playas | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 4 | 88020 | Animas | 53 | D | 0 | $158K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hidalgo County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Hidalgo County in New Mexico covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 24 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.