Deaf Smith County, Texas
1 ZIP code · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County Compares
How Deaf Smith County Compares
Deaf Smith 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: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 9.4%, diabetes 16.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,670, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.45% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
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: $1,670
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,979 housing units in Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Deaf Smith County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hereford Municipal Water System | 16,048 | 160 |
| 2 | Deaf Smith County Fwsd 1 | 250 | 160 |
| 3 | Skywater Water Supply Corporation | 140 | 160 |
All ZIP Codes in Deaf Smith County
1 ZIP code tracked in Deaf Smith County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79045 | Hereford | 74 | B | 160 (3 health) | $112K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Deaf Smith County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 80% 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
Overview
Deaf Smith 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. 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.