Lincoln County, New Mexico
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lincoln County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
In current tracking cycles, Lincoln County - spanning 15 ZIP codes - records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How Lincoln County Compares
How Lincoln County Compares
Lincoln County scores 13 points above the New Mexico state average (65/100) 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 Last verified:
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%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,209, driven primarily by wildfire
59.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Lincoln County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 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: $2,209
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Lincoln County
8 community water systems serving Lincoln County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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9 total water systems serve Lincoln County.
Systems with the most violations in Lincoln County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
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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
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations - federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.7% of homes built before 1978
- 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.