Bell County, Texas
26 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Bell County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Although county size varies, Bell County's 26 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Bell County Compares
How Bell County Compares
Bell County scores 0 points above the Texas state average (83/100) and 10 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bell County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 12.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,388, driven primarily by flood
44.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Bell County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 24 violations. Past 5 years: 31 total (31 health-based).
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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,388
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
152,490 housing units in Bell 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 Bell County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bell 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 Bell County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Bell County
8 community water systems serving Bell County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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29 total water systems serve Bell County.
Systems with the most violations in Bell County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Bell County
26 ZIP codes tracked in Bell County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76541 | Killeen | 100 | A | 1 | $98K |
| 2 | 76544 | Fort Hood | 100 | A | 1 | — |
| 3 | 76534 | Holland | 94 | A | 10 (2 health) | $208K |
| 4 | 76571 | Salado | 94 | A | 10 (2 health) | $396K |
| 5 | 76569 | Rogers | 93 | A | 9 (2 health) | $119K |
| 6 | 76557 | Moody | 83 | B | 36 (2 health) | $197K |
| 7 | 76543 | Killeen | 82 | B | 3 | $141K |
| 8 | 76504 | Temple | 81 | B | 5 | $163K |
| 9 | 76542 | Killeen | 79 | B | 6 (2 health) | $229K |
| 10 | 76548 | Harker Heights | 79 | B | 13 | $268K |
| 11 | 76559 | Nolanville | 79 | B | 13 | $185K |
| 12 | 76513 | Belton | 78 | B | 17 | $260K |
| 13 | 76554 | Little River Academy | 76 | B | 10 (2 health) | $162K |
| 14 | 76579 | Troy | 74 | B | 22 (2 health) | $226K |
| 15 | 76549 | Killeen | 73 | B | 15 (4 health) | $202K |
| 16 | 76501 | Temple | 70 | B | 25 (3 health) | $151K |
| 17 | 76502 | Temple | 69 | C | 27 (3 health) | $252K |
| 18 | 76503 | Temple | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 76505 | Temple | — | — | — | |
| 20 | 76508 | Temple | — | — | — | |
| 21 | 76533 | Heidenheimer | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 76540 | Killeen | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 76545 | Killeen | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 76546 | Killeen | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 76547 | Killeen | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 76564 | Pendleton | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bell County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bell County, Texas
Overview
Bell County in Texas covers 26 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 17 scored records.
17 of 17 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 10 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.