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Torrance County, New Mexico

9 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 9 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 9 tracked ZIP records scored
9
ZIP Codes
$148K
Median Home Value
$700
Avg Remediation (47% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Torrance 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: 15 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 16.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $831, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

57.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
1 (1 health)
2024
4 (4 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
57.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
43/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
50%
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: $831

Energy Code Gap $304/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water Infrastructure $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,012 housing units in Torrance County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 16%
1980–1999 53%
2000+ 11%

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 Torrance County

$148K
Median Home Value
$700
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Torrance 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 Torrance County residents

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Torrance County

4 community water systems serving Torrance County.

Systems with the most violations in Torrance County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Torrance County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Torrance County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 87009 Cedarvale
2 87016 Estancia $117K
3 87032 Mcintosh
4 87035 Moriarty 11 (1 health) $148K
5 87036 Mountainair $148K
6 87061 Torreon $162K
7 87063 Willard $96K
8 87070 Clines Corners 10 (1 health)
9 88321 Encino $1097K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Torrance County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Torrance County in New Mexico covers 9 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.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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 Torrance County?
Torrance County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Torrance County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Torrance County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $831 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Torrance County?
The median home build year in Torrance County is 1988. 57.4% 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). Torrance County, New Mexico Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-mexico/torrance/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Torrance County, New Mexico Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-mexico/torrance/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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