Valencia County, New Mexico
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Across Valencia County, EPA compliance data for 13 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.
How Valencia County Compares
How Valencia County Compares
Valencia 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: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Valencia 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: 14 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 15.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,196, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.395% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
65.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Valencia County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 19 violations. Past 5 years: 71 total (71 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: $1,196
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
32,644 housing units in Valencia 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 Valencia County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Valencia 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 Valencia 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 Valencia County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Lunas Water System | 19,400 | 332 |
| 2 | Rio Del Oro Water System | 4,387 | 332 |
| 3 | Belen Water System | 10,830 | 216 |
| 4 | Rio Communities Water System | 5,374 | 216 |
| 5 | Loma Escondida Water Association | 89 | 216 |
14 total water systems serve Valencia County.
All ZIP Codes in Valencia County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Valencia County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87031 | Los Lunas | 77 | B | 116 (1 health) | $207K |
| 2 | 87042 | Peralta | 68 | C | 21 (9 health) | $275K |
| 3 | 87068 | Bosque Farms | 68 | C | 18 (9 health) | $246K |
| 4 | 87023 | Jarales | 63 | C | 0 | $153K |
| 5 | 87007 | Casa Blanca | 53 | D | 0 | $36K |
| 6 | 87014 | Cubero | 53 | D | 0 | $23K |
| 7 | 87022 | Isleta | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 87034 | Pueblo Of Acoma | 53 | D | 0 | $78K |
| 9 | 87038 | New Laguna | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 87040 | Paguate | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 11 | 87060 | Tome | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 12 | 87939 | Monticello | 53 | D | 0 | $517K |
| 13 | 87002 | Belen | 48 | D | 216 (20 health) | $184K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Valencia 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 — 65.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Valencia County, New Mexico
Overview
Valencia County in New Mexico covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
4 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 39 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.