Borden County, Texas
1 ZIP code · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Borden County's 1 ZIP code shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Borden County Compares
How Borden County Compares
Borden County scores 27 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $420, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.49% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
60% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Borden County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $420
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
107 housing units in Borden 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 Borden County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Borden 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 Borden County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Borden County
1 ZIP code tracked in Borden County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79738 | Gail | 55 | C | 25 (19 health) | $86K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Borden County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Borden County in Texas covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 19 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.