COUNTY REPORT TX

Baylor County, Texas

1 ZIP code · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

EPA monitoring reports for Baylor County cover 1 ZIP code and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.

How Baylor County Compares

Baylor County90/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Baylor County Compares

A
County Grade
90/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Baylor County scores 8 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 22 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
90
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 76380
$93K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (129% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 14.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,440, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.44% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

82% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1964
Median Build Year
82%
Pre-1978 Housing
44%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
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: $1,440

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $400/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

2,258 housing units in Baylor County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 27%
1960–1979 37%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 9%

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 Baylor County

$93K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Baylor County

1 ZIP code tracked in Baylor County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76380 Seymour 90 A 3 $93K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Baylor County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Baylor County in Texas covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Baylor County?
Baylor County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Baylor County?
Baylor County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Baylor County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Baylor County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,440 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Baylor County?
The median home build year in Baylor County is 1964. 82% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Baylor County compare to Texas?
Baylor County has an average water safety score of 90/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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