Brooks County, Texas
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 2 ZIP codes in Brooks County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Brooks County Compares
How Brooks County Compares
Brooks County scores 6 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 8.8%, diabetes 19.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,685, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.415% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
69% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Brooks County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 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: $4,685
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,815 housing units in Brooks 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 Brooks County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Brooks County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Brooks County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FALFURRIAS UTILITY BOARD | 4,473 | 19 |
| 2 | Ricardo Water Supply Corporation | 3,396 | 19 |
| 3 | Falfurrias Utility Board Encino | 225 | 19 |
All ZIP Codes in Brooks County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Brooks County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78355 | Falfurrias | 78 | B | 19 (4 health) | $84K |
| 2 | 78353 | Encino | 73 | B | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Brooks County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Brooks County in Texas covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.