Carson County, Texas
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Although county size varies, Carson County's 4 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Carson County Compares
How Carson County Compares
Carson County scores 5 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 11.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,228, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.415% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
84.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,228
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,690 housing units in Carson 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 Carson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Carson 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 Carson County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Carson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skellytown Municipal Water System | 394 | 3 |
| 2 | Groom Municipal Water System | 548 | 2 |
| 3 | Panhandle Municipal Water System | 2,284 | 0 |
| 4 | White Deer Municipal Water System | 918 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Carson County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Carson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79068 | Panhandle | 83 | B | 0 | $158K |
| 2 | 79080 | Skellytown | 78 | B | 3 (1 health) | $39K |
| 3 | 79039 | Groom | 74 | B | 2 (1 health) | $119K |
| 4 | 79097 | White Deer | 72 | B | 0 | $182K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Carson 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 Lead Paint Test Kits — 84.5% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Carson County in Texas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.