Taos County, New Mexico
21 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D
ZipCheckup grade for Taos County: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
Scoring toward the bottom of the scale, Taos County's grade averages ZIP-level results; open any of its 21 ZIP reports for the details.
How Taos County Compares
How Taos County Compares
Taos County scores 16 points below the New Mexico state average (66/100) and 23 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Taos 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: 13.1 (asthma 9.4%, diabetes 15.2%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,400, largest modeled factor: Wildfire
43% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,400
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,704 housing units in Taos 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 Taos County
Modeled remediation costs in Taos County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Taos County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Taos County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Taos County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
16 water systems mapped to Taos County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Taos County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Taos County
21 ZIP codes tracked in Taos County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87571 | Taos | 50 | D | 61 (22 health) | $417K |
| 2 | 87512 | Amalia | — | — | — | |
| 3 | 87513 | Arroyo Hondo | — | — | 20 (2 health) | $403K |
| 4 | 87514 | Arroyo Seco | — | — | 25 (2 health) | $521K |
| 5 | 87517 | Carson | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 87519 | Cerro | — | — | $416K | |
| 7 | 87521 | Chamisal | — | — | 43 (13 health) | $189K |
| 8 | 87524 | Costilla | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 87525 | Taos Ski Valley | — | — | 26 (2 health) | — |
| 10 | 87529 | El Prado | — | — | 10 (2 health) | $394K |
| 11 | 87543 | Llano | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 87549 | Ojo Caliente | — | — | 14 | $257K |
| 13 | 87553 | Penasco | — | — | 17 | $200K |
| 14 | 87556 | Questa | — | — | $227K | |
| 15 | 87557 | Ranchos De Taos | — | — | 23 (18 health) | $373K |
| 16 | 87558 | Red River | — | — | $430K | |
| 17 | 87564 | San Cristobal | — | — | — | |
| 18 | 87576 | Trampas | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 87577 | Tres Piedras | — | — | $329K | |
| 20 | 87579 | Vadito | — | — | 17 | $125K |
| 21 | 87580 | Valdez | — | — | 25 (2 health) | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Taos County
When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.
- 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 Taos County, New Mexico
Overview
Taos County in New Mexico covers 21 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100) across 1 scored records.
11 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 35 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.
What You Can Do
Taos County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.
Check for lead in your home
43% of homes in this county were built before 1980. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially after water sits in the pipes.