Armstrong County, Texas
1 ZIP code · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike many counties its size, Armstrong County keeps violation rates low — all 1 ZIP code score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Armstrong County Compares
How Armstrong County Compares
Armstrong County scores 4 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,240, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.48% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
84% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,240
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
830 housing units in Armstrong 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 Armstrong County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Armstrong 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 Armstrong County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Armstrong County
1 ZIP code tracked in Armstrong County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79019 | Claude | 78 | B | 10 (1 health) | $186K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Armstrong 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 — 84% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Armstrong County in Texas covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
← Back to Texas water quality report
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.