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Colorado County, Texas

12 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 12 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 12 tracked ZIP records scored
12
ZIP Codes
$219K
Median Home Value
$1,660
Avg Remediation (76% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Colorado 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: 14.1 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 14.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,328, driven primarily by flood

52.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
52.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
35/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
20%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,328

Flood $480/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $234/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,759 housing units in Colorado County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 26%

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 Colorado County

$219K
Median Home Value
$1,660
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Colorado County

6 community water systems serving Colorado County.

Systems with the most violations in Colorado County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Colorado County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Colorado County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 77412 Altair
2 77434 Eagle Lake 8 $107K
3 77442 Garwood 2 $230K
4 77460 Nada
5 77470 Rock Island
6 77475 Sheridan $215K
7 78934 Columbus 6 $215K
8 78935 Alleyton 8
9 78943 Glidden
10 78950 New Ulm 1 $305K
11 78951 Oakland
12 78962 Weimar 7 $223K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Colorado County

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Overview

Colorado County in Texas covers 12 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Colorado County?
Colorado County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Colorado County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Colorado County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,328 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Colorado County?
The median home build year in Colorado County is 1987. 52.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Colorado County, Texas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/colorado/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-colorado,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Colorado County, Texas Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/colorado/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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