Roosevelt County, New Mexico
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Safe water is the norm for most of Roosevelt County's 10 ZIP codes — but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.
How Roosevelt County Compares
How Roosevelt County Compares
Roosevelt County scores 3 points above the New Mexico state average (62/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Roosevelt 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: 12 (asthma 10%, diabetes 11.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,070, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.396% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
70.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Roosevelt County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 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: $1,070
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,472 housing units in Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt County Wua | 3,720 | 30 |
| 2 | Portales Water System | 14,284 | 15 |
| 3 | Sunset Acres Water Company | 323 | 15 |
| 4 | Floyd Ws Village of | 122 | 10 |
| 5 | Causey Water System | 80 | 6 |
7 total water systems serve Roosevelt County.
All ZIP Codes in Roosevelt County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Roosevelt County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88115 | Dora | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 88116 | Elida | 82 | B | 5 (1 health) | $56K |
| 3 | 88130 | Portales | 76 | B | 15 (2 health) | $137K |
| 4 | 88118 | Floyd | 72 | B | 10 | $222K |
| 5 | 88113 | Causey | 71 | B | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 6 | 88122 | Kenna | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 88123 | Lingo | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 88125 | Milnesand | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 88126 | Pep | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 88132 | Rogers | 53 | D | 0 | $138K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Roosevelt County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Roosevelt County, New Mexico
Overview
Roosevelt County in New Mexico covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
5 of 10 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.