Lincoln County, New Mexico
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Lincoln County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Lincoln County earns an A or B, the top two of ZipCheckup's five grades, based on the average composite Home Safety Score of its scored ZIP codes. That composite can draw on drinking water records, radon zones, PFAS monitoring and air quality data, so a strong grade summarizes several sources and is not a reading from anyone's tap. Scores also vary from one ZIP code to another, and the 15 ZIP reports listed for the county show where each one stands.
How Lincoln County Compares
How Lincoln County Compares
Lincoln County scores 12 points above the New Mexico state average (66/100) and 5 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lincoln 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: 14.1 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 14.4%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,936, largest modeled factor: Wildfire
42% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,936
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,826 housing units in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County
Modeled remediation costs in Lincoln County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Lincoln County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Lincoln County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Lincoln County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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9 water systems mapped to Lincoln County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Lincoln County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Lincoln County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Lincoln County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88345 | Ruidoso | 80 | B | 8 (2 health) | $232K |
| 2 | 88312 | Alto | 75 | B | 18 (3 health) | $339K |
| 3 | 88301 | Carrizozo | — | — | $85K | |
| 4 | 88316 | Capitan | — | — | $165K | |
| 5 | 88318 | Corona | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 88323 | Fort Stanton | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 88324 | Glencoe | — | — | 29 (2 health) | — |
| 8 | 88336 | Hondo | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 88338 | Lincoln | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 88341 | Nogal | — | — | $240K | |
| 11 | 88343 | Picacho | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 88346 | Ruidoso Downs | — | — | 31 (3 health) | — |
| 13 | 88348 | San Patricio | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 88351 | Tinnie | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 88355 | Ruidoso | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lincoln County
Selection follows a fixed set of rules applied to local records: signals such as PFAS detections, lead action-level exceedances on record, a large share of pre-1978 housing, EPA Radon Zone 1, or a top flood or wildfire risk each add a related guide, and when none applies, general water testing and filtration guides are shown instead.
- 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 Lincoln County, New Mexico
Overview
Lincoln County in New Mexico covers 15 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100) across 2 scored records.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 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.