COUNTY REPORT NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

26 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 26 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 26 tracked ZIP records scored
26
ZIP Codes
$274K
Median Home Value
$1,812
Avg Remediation (66% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 17.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,137, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

62.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Rio Arriba County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
8 (8 health)
2024
27 (27 health)
2025
13 (13 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 27 violations. Past 5 years: 48 total (48 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.9% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1980
Median Build Year
62.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
44/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
65%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,137

Energy Code Gap $392/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $216/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

11,150 housing units in Rio Arriba County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 18%

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 Rio Arriba County

$274K
Median Home Value
$1,812
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba County residents

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Rio Arriba County

8 community water systems serving Rio Arriba County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve Rio Arriba County.

Systems with the most violations in Rio Arriba County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Rio Arriba County

26 ZIP codes tracked in Rio Arriba County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 87012 Coyote $306K
2 87017 Gallina $246K
3 87029 Lindrith
4 87064 Youngsville $79K
5 87510 Abiquiu $336K
6 87511 Alcalde 46 (12 health) $229K
7 87515 Canjilon $352K
8 87516 Canones $525K
9 87518 Cebolla
10 87520 Chama $207K
11 87523 Cordova $150K
12 87527 Dixon $399K
13 87528 Dulce $65K
14 87530 El Rito $274K
15 87531 Embudo 23 (18 health)
16 87533 Espanola
17 87537 Hernandez 46 (12 health) $229K
18 87539 La Madera
19 87548 Medanales
20 87551 Los Ojos
21 87554 Petaca
22 87566 Ohkay Owingeh 46 (12 health) $500K
23 87575 Tierra Amarilla
24 87578 Truchas 26 (13 health)
25 87581 Vallecitos
26 87582 Velarde 28 (10 health) $328K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Rio Arriba County

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Overview

Rio Arriba County in New Mexico covers 26 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 43 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Rio Arriba County?
Rio Arriba County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 26 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Rio Arriba County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Rio Arriba County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,137 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Rio Arriba County?
The median home build year in Rio Arriba County is 1980. 62.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-mexico/rio-arriba/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-mexico/rio-arriba/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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