Cochran County, Texas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 94/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent water monitoring in Cochran County shows 3 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Cochran County Compares
How Cochran County Compares
Cochran County scores 12 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 26 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 18.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $900, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.4% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
81% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Cochran County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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: $900
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,261 housing units in Cochran 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 Cochran County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cochran 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 Cochran 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 Cochran County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Morton | 1,608 | 130 |
| 2 | Maple Water Supply Corporation | 30 | 130 |
| 3 | Bledsoe Water Supply Corporation | 72 | 17 |
| 4 | City of Whiteface | 375 | 10 |
All ZIP Codes in Cochran County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Cochran County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79314 | Bledsoe | 98 | A | 17 (1 health) | $30K |
| 2 | 79346 | Morton | 93 | A | 130 (2 health) | $58K |
| 3 | 79379 | Whiteface | 91 | A | 10 | $76K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cochran County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 81% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Cochran County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (94/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.