COUNTY REPORT TX

Bailey County, Texas

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Unlike top-rated counties, Bailey County's 4 ZIP codes carry a fair number of documented violations — chlorine compliance and disinfection byproduct limits are the categories most often cited in recent data.

How Bailey County Compares

Bailey County61/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Bailey County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Bailey County scores 21 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 79347 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 79353 (53/100)
$105K
Median Home Value
$400
Avg Remediation (38% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 15.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $943, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.413% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk

92% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
92%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
Pipe Failure Probability
67%
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: $943

Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $238/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

2,579 housing units in Bailey County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 23%
1960–1979 43%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 13%

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 Bailey County

$105K
Median Home Value
$400
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Bailey County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Bailey County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 79347 Muleshoe 83 B 0 $105K
2 79324 Enochs 53 D 0
3 79344 Maple 53 D 0
4 79353 Pep 53 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Bailey County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Bailey County in Texas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Bailey County.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bailey County?
Bailey County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Bailey County?
Bailey County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bailey County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bailey County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $943 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bailey County?
The median home build year in Bailey County is 1977. 92% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Bailey County compare to Texas?
Bailey County has an average water safety score of 61/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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