COUNTY REPORT TX

Collingsworth County, Texas

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Throughout Collingsworth County, the 3 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.

How Collingsworth County Compares

Collingsworth County82/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Collingsworth County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Collingsworth County scores 0 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 79095 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 79251 (66/100)
$123K
Median Home Value
$900
Avg Remediation (73% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 15.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,547, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.473% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

91% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2022 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 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1956
Median Build Year
91%
Pre-1978 Housing
47%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
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: $1,547

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $400/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,355 housing units in Collingsworth County

Pre-1940 25%
1940–1959 25%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 11%
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 Collingsworth County

$123K
Median Home Value
$900
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (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.

All ZIP Codes in Collingsworth County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Collingsworth County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 79095 Wellington 94 A 2 (1 health) $109K
2 79230 Dodson 87 A 5 (1 health)
3 79251 Quail 66 C 0 $138K

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Overview

Collingsworth County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).

2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Collingsworth County?
Collingsworth County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Collingsworth County?
Collingsworth County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Collingsworth County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Collingsworth County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,547 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Collingsworth County?
The median home build year in Collingsworth County is 1956. 91% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Collingsworth County compare to Texas?
Collingsworth County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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