COUNTY REPORT TX

Cass County, Texas

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Cass County earns a high water safety grade — 11 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Cass County Compares

Cass County80/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Cass County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
21
Water Systems

Cass County scores 2 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75556 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 75572 (61/100)
$109K
Median Home Value
$1,370
Avg Remediation (126% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Cass 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: 15.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 15.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $638, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.348% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk

52.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
14 (14 health)
2022
16 (16 health)
2023
12 (12 health)
2024
32 (32 health)
2025
26 (26 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 32 violations. Past 5 years: 100 total (100 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
52.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
20%
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: $638

Energy Code Gap $229/yr
Wildfire $164/yr
Flood $164/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

13,662 housing units in Cass County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 20%

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 Cass County

$109K
Median Home Value
$1,370
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Cass County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Western Cass Water Supply Corporation 5,376 121
2 Eastern Cass Water Supply Corporation 2,670 60
3 City of Douglassville 211 50
4 City of Linden 1,813 40
5 Bloomburg Water Supply Corporation 681 30

21 total water systems serve Cass County.

All ZIP Codes in Cass County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Cass County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 75556 Bloomburg 95 A 6 $84K
2 75563 Linden 93 A 30 (2 health) $119K
3 75568 Naples 91 A 10 (1 health) $109K
4 75551 Atlanta 87 A 10 (3 health) $165K
5 75560 Douglassville 83 B 40 (1 health) $67K
6 75656 Hughes Springs 83 B 6 (4 health) $123K
7 75566 Marietta 81 B 5 (3 health) $87K
8 75636 Cason 73 B 0
9 75562 Kildare 66 C 0
10 75565 Mc Leod 66 C 0 $178K
11 75572 Queen City 61 C 14 (1 health) $107K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Cass County

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

Overview

Cass County in Texas covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

8 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 15 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cass County?
Cass County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 11 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Cass County?
Cass County is served by 21 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cass County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cass County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $638 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cass County?
The median home build year in Cass County is 1978. 52.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cass County compare to Texas?
Cass County has an average water safety score of 80/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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