COUNTY REPORT TX

Atascosa County, Texas

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Atascosa County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Based on current EPA data, Atascosa County's 9 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.

How Atascosa County Compares

Atascosa County89/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Atascosa County Compares

A
County Grade
89/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Atascosa County scores 6 points above the Texas state average (83/100) and 16 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 Last verified:

A
County Grade
89
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 78011 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 78065 (83/100)
$144K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (125% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Atascosa County, Texas

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: 13.4 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 15.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,752, driven primarily by sea_level

53.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
12 (12 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 24 total (24 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

Asthma 9.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
53.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
33%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,752

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $371/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

18,106 housing units in Atascosa County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 30%

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 Atascosa County

$144K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Atascosa 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 Atascosa County residents

Asthma 9.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Atascosa County

8 community water systems serving Atascosa County.

Show all 8 water systems

16 total water systems serve Atascosa County.

Systems with the most violations in Atascosa County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Atascosa County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Atascosa County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 78011 Charlotte 100 A 1 $71K
2 78050 Leming 100 A 1 $104K
3 78113 Falls City 94 A 11 (3 health) $229K
4 78008 Campbellton 87 A 29 (1 health)
5 78012 Christine 87 A 29 (1 health) $91K
6 78026 Jourdanton 83 B 50 (1 health) $152K
7 78052 Lytle 83 B 55 (15 health) $179K
8 78064 Pleasanton 83 B 55 (1 health) $216K
9 78065 Poteet 83 B 61 (4 health) $136K

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Overview

Atascosa County in Texas covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100) across 9 scored records.

9 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 20 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Atascosa County?
Atascosa County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 9 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Atascosa County?
Atascosa County is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Atascosa County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Atascosa County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,752 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Atascosa County?
The median home build year in Atascosa County is 1982. 53.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Atascosa County compare to Texas?
Atascosa County has an average Home Safety Score of 89/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Atascosa County, TX: HSS 89/100; 20 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/atascosa/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-atascosa,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Atascosa County, TX: HSS 89/100; 20 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/atascosa/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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