Valencia County, New Mexico
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Valencia County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
High on the scale: Valencia County (7 ZIP codes).
How Valencia County Compares
How Valencia County Compares
Valencia County scores 9 points above the New Mexico state average (66/100) and 2 points above 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: 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: 13 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 14.6%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,080, largest modeled factor: Flood
33% 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: $1,080
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
30,157 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
Modeled remediation costs in Valencia 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 Valencia County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Valencia County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Valencia County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Valencia County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Valencia County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Valencia County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87042 | Peralta | 82 | B | 6 | $275K |
| 2 | 87031 | Los Lunas | 80 | B | 6 (2 health) | $207K |
| 3 | 87068 | Bosque Farms | 71 | B | 21 (11 health) | $246K |
| 4 | 87002 | Belen | 67 | C | 91 (25 health) | $184K |
| 5 | 87006 | Bosque | — | — | $197K | |
| 6 | 87023 | Jarales | — | — | $153K | |
| 7 | 87060 | Tome | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Valencia County
Selection follows a fixed set of rules applied to local records: signals such as PFAS detections, lead action-level exceedances on record, a large share of pre-1978 housing, EPA Radon Zone 1, or a top flood or wildfire risk each add a related guide, and when none applies, general water testing and filtration guides are shown instead.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Valencia County, New Mexico
Overview
Valencia County in New Mexico covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 4 scored records.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 38 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.