COUNTY REPORT TX

Bosque County, Texas

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Water utilities serving Bosque County's 7 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record — the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.

How Bosque County Compares

Bosque County86/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Bosque County Compares

A
County Grade
86/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Bosque County scores 4 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
86
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76637 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 76690 (66/100)
$189K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Avg Remediation (90% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Bosque County, Texas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 10%, diabetes 14.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $957, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.333% avg pipe failure probability

58.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Bosque County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
3 (3 health)
2024
6 (6 health)
2025
8 (8 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 17 total (17 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
58.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
33%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $957

Flood $314/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $257/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

8,170 housing units in Bosque County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 19%

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 Bosque County

$189K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Bosque County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Meridian 1,415 7
2 Cedron Creek Ranch Water Supply 366 7
3 Childress Creek Water Supply Corporation 2,469 5
4 City of Clifton 3,442 3
5 Cross Country Water Supply Corporation 3,939 3

14 total water systems serve Bosque County.

All ZIP Codes in Bosque County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Bosque County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76637 Cranfills Gap 99 A 0 $248K
2 76649 Iredell 99 A 0 $175K
3 76671 Morgan 94 A 2 $203K
4 76665 Meridian 93 A 2 $124K
5 76634 Clifton 86 A 3 (1 health) $191K
6 76652 Kopperl 66 C 0 $189K
7 76690 Walnut Springs 66 C 0 $152K

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Overview

Bosque County in Texas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).

3 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bosque County?
Bosque County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Bosque County?
Bosque County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bosque County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bosque County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $957 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bosque County?
The median home build year in Bosque County is 1978. 58.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Bosque County compare to Texas?
Bosque County has an average water safety score of 86/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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