Andrews County, Texas
1 ZIP code · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Although much of Andrews County meets baseline standards, some of its 1 ZIP code show violations that merit closer attention.
How Andrews County Compares
How Andrews County Compares
Andrews County scores 16 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.2 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $564, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.46% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
59% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Andrews County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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: $564
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,976 housing units in Andrews 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 Andrews County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Andrews 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 Andrews County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Andrews County
1 ZIP code tracked in Andrews County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79714 | Andrews | 66 | C | 83 (18 health) | $188K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Andrews County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Andrews County in Texas covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 18 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.