Culberson County, Texas
1 ZIP code · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Culberson: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
In current tracking cycles, Culberson County - spanning 1 ZIP code - records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How Culberson County Compares
How Culberson County Compares
Culberson County scores 8 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 19.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,040, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.4% avg pipe failure probability
80% 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: $1,040
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
875 housing units in Culberson 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 Culberson County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Culberson County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Culberson County
1 community water system serving Culberson County.
- B
Systems with the most violations in Culberson County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- B
All ZIP Codes in Culberson County
1 ZIP code tracked in Culberson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79855 | Van Horn | 74 | B | 5 (1 health) | $85K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Culberson County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 80% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Culberson County in Texas covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.