Bowie County, Texas
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Bowie County earns a high water safety grade — 13 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Bowie County Compares
How Bowie County Compares
Bowie 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
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 13.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $946, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.315% avg pipe failure probability
48.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Bowie County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 21 total (21 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: $946
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
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Bowie County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macedonia Eylau Municipal Utility District 1 | 11,739 | 311 |
| 2 | Texarkana Water Utilities | 37,000 | 306 |
| 3 | Lakeside Estates Subdivision | 378 | 306 |
| 4 | El Chaparral Mobile Home Park | 246 | 306 |
| 5 | Woodland Estates | 165 | 306 |
16 total water systems serve Bowie County.
All ZIP Codes in Bowie County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Bowie County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75570 | New Boston | 94 | A | 4 (1 health) | $131K |
| 2 | 75573 | Redwater | 92 | A | 5 | — |
| 3 | 75569 | Nash | 90 | A | 0 | $148K |
| 4 | 75507 | Texarkana | 89 | A | 51 (2 health) | — |
| 5 | 75561 | Hooks | 89 | A | 7 (1 health) | $129K |
| 6 | 75599 | Texarkana | 89 | A | 51 (2 health) | — |
| 7 | 75567 | Maud | 88 | A | 1 | $140K |
| 8 | 75504 | Texarkana | 87 | A | 51 (2 health) | — |
| 9 | 75505 | Texarkana | 87 | A | 51 (2 health) | — |
| 10 | 75559 | De Kalb | 87 | A | 0 | $129K |
| 11 | 75501 | Texarkana | 77 | B | 51 (2 health) | $126K |
| 12 | 75503 | Texarkana | 77 | B | 51 (2 health) | $214K |
| 13 | 75574 | Simms | 66 | C | 0 | $113K |
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.
- 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 Bowie County, Texas
Overview
Bowie County in Texas covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).
10 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 14 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.