Luna County, New Mexico
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Luna County's 3 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance — violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.
How Luna County Compares
How Luna County Compares
Luna County scores 13 points above the New Mexico state average (62/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 17.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $737, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
60% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Luna County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 4 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
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: $737
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,514 housing units in Luna 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 Luna County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Luna 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 Luna County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Luna County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deming Municipal Water System | 16,236 | 50 |
| 2 | Desert Vista Rv Village | 222 | 50 |
| 3 | Pecan Park Mdwca | 110 | 50 |
| 4 | Peoples Water Coop | 76 | 50 |
| 5 | Columbus Water System | 2,200 | 3 |
All ZIP Codes in Luna County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Luna County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88030 | Deming | 78 | B | 25 (2 health) | $114K |
| 2 | 88031 | Deming | 77 | B | 25 (2 health) | — |
| 3 | 88029 | Columbus | 71 | B | 3 (1 health) | $91K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Luna County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60% 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
Overview
Luna County in New Mexico covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 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.