Dickens County, Texas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Dickens County's 3 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Dickens County Compares
How Dickens County Compares
Dickens County scores 6 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 16.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $983, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.387% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
69.7% 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: $983
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,203 housing units in Dickens 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 Dickens County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dickens 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 Dickens 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 Dickens County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White River Mwd | 560 | 6 |
| 2 | Valley Water Supply Corporation | 240 | 6 |
| 3 | City of Spur | 800 | 6 |
| 4 | City of Dickens | 208 | 3 |
| 5 | Mcadoo Water Supply Corporation | 45 | 2 |
All ZIP Codes in Dickens County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Dickens County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79243 | Mcadoo | 97 | A | 2 | $113K |
| 2 | 79229 | Dickens | 96 | A | 3 | $48K |
| 3 | 79370 | Spur | 70 | B | 6 (1 health) | $67K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dickens County
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Overview
Dickens County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes 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.