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Texas County, Oklahoma

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

The 7 water systems serving Texas County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.

How Texas County Compares

Texas County76/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Texas County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Texas County scores 3 points below the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
76
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 73901 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 73945 (66/100)
$126K
Median Home Value
$1,014
Avg Remediation (81% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Texas County, Oklahoma

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 13.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $630, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.423% avg pipe failure probability, 71% of ZIPs at high risk

71.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2024
1 (1 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 health-based).

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1963
Median Build Year
71.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
42%
Pipe Failure Probability
71%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $630

Energy Code Gap $244/yr
Water / Lead $200/yr
Wildfire $129/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

8,459 housing units in Texas County

Pre-1940 13%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 9%

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

$126K
Median Home Value
$1,014
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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 Panhandle State University 1,200 9
2 Goodwell 1,198 9
3 Tyrone 880 9
4 Hooker 1,788 7
5 Hardesty Utilities 277 5

8 total water systems serve Texas County.

All ZIP Codes in Texas County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Texas County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 73901 Adams 83 B 1 $43K
2 73949 Texhoma 83 B 1 $157K
3 73951 Tyrone 82 B 9 (1 health) $58K
4 73939 Goodwell 76 B 9 $126K
5 73942 Guymon 74 B 2 (1 health) $172K
6 73944 Hardesty 70 B 5 $48K
7 73945 Hooker 66 C 7 $137K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Texas County

Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.

Overview

Texas County in Oklahoma covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).

7 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Texas County?
Texas County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Texas County?
Texas County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Texas County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Texas County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $630 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Texas County?
The median home build year in Texas County is 1963. 71.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Texas County compare to Oklahoma?
Texas County has an average water safety score of 76/100, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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