Bee County, Texas
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike many counties its size, Bee County keeps violation rates low — all 12 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Bee County Compares
How Bee County Compares
Bee County scores 9 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bee County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 9%, diabetes 14.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,964, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.39% avg pipe failure probability, 36% of ZIPs at high risk
68.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Bee County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 19 violations. Past 5 years: 51 total (51 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
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: $3,964
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,609 housing units in Bee 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 Bee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bee 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 Bee County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Bee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Beeville | 13,664 | 36 |
| 2 | Hilltop Mobile Home Park | 85 | 36 |
| 3 | El Oso Water Supply Corporation | 6,288 | 19 |
| 4 | CITY OF THREE RIVERS | 4,428 | 18 |
| 5 | Skidmore Water Supply Corporation | 777 | 17 |
8 total water systems serve Bee County.
All ZIP Codes in Bee County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Bee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78146 | Pettus | 95 | A | 1 | $128K |
| 2 | 78391 | Tynan | 86 | A | 7 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 78389 | Skidmore | 84 | B | 10 (8 health) | $57K |
| 4 | 77967 | Hochheim | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 5 | 78142 | Normanna | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 6 | 78104 | Beeville | 70 | B | 18 (11 health) | — |
| 7 | 77987 | Sweet Home | 66 | C | 0 | $305K |
| 8 | 78107 | Berclair | 66 | C | 0 | $48K |
| 9 | 78125 | Mineral | 66 | C | 0 | $333K |
| 10 | 78145 | Pawnee | 66 | C | 0 | $24K |
| 11 | 78162 | Tuleta | 66 | C | 0 | $189K |
| 12 | 78102 | Beeville | 60 | C | 18 (11 health) | $107K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bee County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bee County, Texas
Overview
Bee County in Texas covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
5 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 31 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.