Cottle County, Texas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water utilities serving Cottle County's 3 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record — the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.
How Cottle County Compares
How Cottle County Compares
Cottle County scores 7 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.5 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 18.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,037, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.417% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
74.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,037
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,128 housing units in Cottle 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 Cottle County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cottle 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 Cottle County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Cottle County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Cottle County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79248 | Paducah | 93 | A | 15 (2 health) | $50K |
| 2 | 79223 | Cee Vee | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 3 | 79236 | Guthrie | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cottle County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 74.3% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Cottle County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.