COUNTY REPORT TX

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

Cochran County94/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Cochran County Compares

A
County Grade
94/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

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

A
County Grade
94
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 79314 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 79379 (91/100)
$58K
Median Home Value
$500
Avg Remediation (87% of home value)

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 trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

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

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1965
Median Build Year
81%
Pre-1978 Housing
40%
Pipe Failure Probability
67%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $900

Energy Code Gap $450/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

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

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 35%
1960–1979 38%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 8%

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

$58K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.6% (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 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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cochran County?
Cochran County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Cochran County?
Cochran County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cochran County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cochran County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $900 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cochran County?
The median home build year in Cochran County is 1965. 81% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cochran County compare to Texas?
Cochran County has an average water safety score of 94/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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