Mora County, New Mexico
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Although much of Mora County meets baseline standards, some of its 13 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.
How Mora County Compares
How Mora County Compares
Mora County scores 4 points below the New Mexico state average (62/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Mora 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: 13.8 (asthma 8.4%, diabetes 18.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,983, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.37% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk
53.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Mora County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 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: $1,983
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,628 housing units in Mora 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 Mora County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Mora 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 Mora 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 Mora County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Holman Mdwca | 325 | 39 |
| 2 | Agua Negra Mdwca | 242 | 39 |
| 3 | South Holman Mdwca | 35 | 39 |
| 4 | Buena Vista Mdwca | 225 | 25 |
| 5 | Cleveland Mdwca | 270 | 16 |
15 total water systems serve Mora County.
All ZIP Codes in Mora County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Mora County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87712 | Buena Vista | 69 | C | 25 (1 health) | $10K ⚠ |
| 2 | 87713 | Chacon | 69 | C | 15 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 87736 | Rainsville | 68 | C | 5 | — |
| 4 | 87715 | Cleveland | 64 | C | 16 (1 health) | — |
| 5 | 87732 | Mora | 62 | C | 9 (1 health) | $119K |
| 6 | 87722 | Guadalupita | 60 | C | 5 | $120K |
| 7 | 87735 | Ojo Feliz | 60 | C | 13 (2 health) | — |
| 8 | 87723 | Holman | 59 | C | 39 (4 health) | $178K |
| 9 | 87752 | Wagon Mound | 58 | C | 2 (1 health) | — |
| 10 | 87753 | Watrous | 54 | D | 9 (1 health) | — |
| 11 | 87745 | Sapello | 45 | D | 0 | $199K |
| 12 | 87734 | Ocate | 40 | D | 0 | $421K |
| 13 | 87750 | Valmora | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Mora 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 — 53.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Mora County, New Mexico
Overview
Mora County in New Mexico covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
10 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 12 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.