Comanche County, Texas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Comanche: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
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
How Comanche County Compares
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: 2026-07-19
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 14.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,458, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.504% avg pipe failure probability, 60% of ZIPs at high risk
66.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Comanche County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $1,458
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
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Comanche County
6 community water systems serving Comanche County.
- C
- C
- C
- C
- A
- C
Systems with the most violations in Comanche County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
- A
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
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 — 66.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Comanche County, Texas
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.