COUNTY REPORT TX

Bowie County, Texas

13 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-16

ZipCheckup grade for Bowie: 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 County86/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Bowie County Compares

A
County Grade
86/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

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: 2026-07-16

A
County Grade
86
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75570 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 75574 (66/100)
$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

Infrastructure: 0.354% avg pipe failure probability, 31% of ZIPs at high risk

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
6 (6 health)
2024
15 (15 health)

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

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
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
31%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $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

16 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 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.

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

Updated daily.

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 16 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 water safety score of 86/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Bowie County, TX: 14 Health Violations - 86/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/bowie/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-bowie,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Bowie County, TX: 14 Health Violations - 86/100 (2026)}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/bowie/}
}

Data as of July 2026.

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