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
How Bailey County Compares
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
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
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: $943
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 92% of homes built before 1978
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.