Crosby County, Texas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Crosby County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 3 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Crosby County Compares
How Crosby County Compares
Crosby County scores 0 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 17.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,307, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.433% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
83.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Crosby County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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: $1,307
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,447 housing units in Crosby 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 Crosby County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Crosby 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 Crosby County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Crosby County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White River Mwd | 560 | 9 |
| 2 | City of Crosbyton | 1,741 | 9 |
| 3 | City of Ralls | 1,639 | 7 |
| 4 | City of Lorenzo | 957 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Crosby County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Crosby County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79343 | Lorenzo | 83 | B | 1 | $123K |
| 2 | 79322 | Crosbyton | 82 | B | 9 (1 health) | $67K |
| 3 | 79357 | Ralls | 81 | B | 7 (2 health) | $70K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Crosby County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 83.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Crosby County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.