COUNTY REPORT TX

Comanche County, Texas

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Monitoring figures for Comanche County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 5 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.

How Comanche County Compares

Comanche County68/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Comanche County Compares

C
County Grade
68/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

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

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

C
County Grade
68
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76455 (87/100)
Lowest ZIP: 76444 (56/100)
$139K
Median Home Value
$1,667
Avg Remediation (120% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Comanche 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: 14.5 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 14.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,158, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.454% avg pipe failure probability, 80% of ZIPs at high risk

66.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
9 (9 health)
2024
34 (34 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 34 violations. Past 5 years: 47 total (47 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 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
66.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
45%
Pipe Failure Probability
80%
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: $1,158

Energy Code Gap $378/yr
Water / Lead $320/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,065 housing units in Comanche County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 17%

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 Comanche County

$139K
Median Home Value
$1,667
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.7% (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 Comanche County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Comanche County Water Supply Corporation Beattie 853 75
2 Comanche County Water Supply Corporation Sipe Springs 329 75
3 Upper Leon River Mwd 2,919 75
4 City of De Leon 2,171 50
5 City of Comanche 4,190 25

6 total water systems serve Comanche County.

All ZIP Codes in Comanche County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Comanche County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76455 Gustine 87 A 5 (1 health) $136K
2 76442 Comanche 67 C 25 (11 health) $141K
3 76452 Energy 66 C 0
4 76474 Sidney 66 C 0 $404K
5 76444 De Leon 56 C 50 (23 health) $113K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Comanche County

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Overview

Comanche County in Texas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).

3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 35 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Comanche County?
Comanche County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Comanche County?
Comanche County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Comanche County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Comanche County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,158 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Comanche County?
The median home build year in Comanche County is 1975. 66.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Comanche County compare to Texas?
Comanche County has an average water safety score of 68/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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