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
How Baylor County Compares
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
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
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: $1,440
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 82% of homes built before 1978
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.