COUNTY REPORT TX

Bowie County, Texas

13 ZIP codes · Avg score 91/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Bowie County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Bowie County earns a high water safety grade - 13 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Bowie County Compares

Bowie County91/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Bowie County Compares

A
County Grade
91/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Bowie County scores 8 points above the Texas state average (83/100) and 18 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:

A
County Grade
91
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75574 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 75501 (85/100)
$130K
Median Home Value
$1,408
Avg Remediation (109% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Bowie 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 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 13.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,062, driven primarily by flood

48.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
2 (2 health)
2024
7 (7 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 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 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
48.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
34/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,062

Flood $975/yr
Energy Code Gap $250/yr
Wildfire $115/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

39,448 housing units in Bowie County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 22%

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 Bowie County

$130K
Median Home Value
$1,408
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Bowie County

8 community water systems serving Bowie County.

Show all 8 water systems

14 total water systems serve Bowie County.

Systems with the most violations in Bowie County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Bowie County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Bowie County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 75574 Simms 100 A 1 $113K
2 75561 Hooks 95 A 9 (1 health) $129K
3 75569 Nash 94 A 8 $148K
4 75559 De Kalb 92 A 12 (2 health) $129K
5 75503 Texarkana 88 A 14 $214K
6 75567 Maud 88 A 16 $140K
7 75570 New Boston 86 A 18 (1 health) $131K
8 75501 Texarkana 85 A 20 $126K
9 75504 Texarkana
10 75505 Texarkana
11 75507 Texarkana
12 75573 Redwater 11
13 75599 Texarkana

Recommended Buyer Guides for Bowie County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Bowie County in Texas covers 13 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (91/100) across 8 scored records.

9 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bowie County?
Bowie County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 13 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Bowie County?
Bowie County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bowie County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bowie County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,062 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bowie County?
The median home build year in Bowie County is 1986. 48.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Bowie County compare to Texas?
Bowie County has an average Home Safety Score of 91/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Bowie County, TX: HSS 91/100; 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/bowie/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Bowie County, TX: HSS 91/100; 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/bowie/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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