Texas County, Missouri
18 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 18 ZIP codes, Texas County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.
How Texas County Compares
How Texas County Compares
Texas County scores 4 points below the Missouri state average (69/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Texas County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 15.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $674, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.354% avg pipe failure probability, 28% of ZIPs at high risk
60.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Texas County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 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
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: $674
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,140 housing units in Texas 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 Texas County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas County Pwsd 4 | 2,398 | 23 |
| 2 | TEXAS COUNTY PWSD 1 | 3,335 | 12 |
| 3 | Summersville Public Water System | 502 | 10 |
| 4 | Texas County Pwsd 2 | 1,355 | 8 |
| 5 | HOUSTON PWS | 2,134 | 7 |
13 total water systems serve Texas County.
All ZIP Codes in Texas County
18 ZIP codes tracked in Texas County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65542 | Licking | 83 | B | 1 | $114K |
| 2 | 65555 | Raymondville | 83 | B | 1 | $112K |
| 3 | 65689 | Cabool | 83 | B | 0 | $129K |
| 4 | 65557 | Roby | 82 | B | 2 | $216K |
| 5 | 65570 | Success | 82 | B | 2 | $79K |
| 6 | 65483 | Houston | 77 | B | 7 | $117K |
| 7 | 65571 | Summersville | 77 | B | 10 (5 health) | $117K |
| 8 | 65436 | Beulah | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 9 | 65564 | Solo | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 10 | 65444 | Bucyrus | 53 | D | 0 | $141K |
| 11 | 65464 | Elk Creek | 53 | D | 0 | $160K |
| 12 | 65468 | Eunice | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 13 | 65479 | Hartshorn | 53 | D | 0 | $231K |
| 14 | 65484 | Huggins | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 15 | 65543 | Lynchburg | 53 | D | 0 | $201K |
| 16 | 65552 | Plato | 53 | D | 0 | $182K |
| 17 | 65589 | Yukon | 53 | D | 0 | $116K |
| 18 | 65660 | Graff | 53 | D | 0 | $116K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Texas County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Texas County, Missouri
Overview
Texas County in Missouri covers 18 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
6 of 18 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.