Cooke County, Texas
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Cooke County earns a high water safety grade — 9 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Cooke County Compares
How Cooke County Compares
Cooke County scores 2 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cooke County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,273, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.336% avg pipe failure probability, 11% of ZIPs at high risk
55.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Cooke County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 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: $1,273
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,332 housing units in Cooke 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 Cooke County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cooke 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 Cooke County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Cooke County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Gainesville | 18,107 | 26 |
| 2 | City of Lindsay | 1,050 | 22 |
| 3 | Bolivar Water Supply Corporation | 11,901 | 20 |
| 4 | Woodbine Special Utility District | 7,689 | 20 |
| 5 | Mountain Springs Water Supply Corporation | 3,756 | 14 |
16 total water systems serve Cooke County.
All ZIP Codes in Cooke County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Cooke County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76241 | Gainesville | 98 | A | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 76272 | Valley View | 89 | A | 8 (1 health) | $330K |
| 3 | 76238 | Era | 87 | A | 2 (1 health) | — |
| 4 | 76252 | Muenster | 84 | B | 4 | $284K |
| 5 | 76240 | Gainesville | 79 | B | 6 (1 health) | $208K |
| 6 | 76250 | Lindsay | 76 | B | 4 | $273K |
| 7 | 76263 | Rosston | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 8 | 76127 | Naval Air Station/ Jrb | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 9 | 76253 | Myra | 66 | C | 0 | $100K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cooke County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.7% 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 Cooke County, Texas
Overview
Cooke County in Texas covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).
6 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.