Eastland County, Texas
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Eastland: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Eastland County - 8 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Eastland County Compares
How Eastland County Compares
Eastland County scores 4 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Eastland County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 14.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,895, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.545% avg pipe failure probability, 75% of ZIPs at high risk
71.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Eastland County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 44 violations. Past 5 years: 103 total (103 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
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: $1,895
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,888 housing units in Eastland 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 Eastland 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 Eastland County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Eastland County
8 community water systems serving Eastland County.
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15 total water systems serve Eastland County.
Systems with the most violations in Eastland County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Eastland County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Eastland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 76435 | Carbon | 90 | A | 12 (4 health) | $130K |
| 2 | 76437 | Cisco | 90 | A | 5 (5 health) | $119K |
| 3 | 76466 | Olden | 88 | A | 0 | $81K |
| 4 | 76471 | Rising Star | 86 | A | 2 (1 health) | $122K |
| 5 | 76448 | Eastland | 76 | B | 13 (3 health) | $187K |
| 6 | 76445 | Desdemona | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 76470 | Ranger | 63 | C | 27 (7 health) | $64K |
| 8 | 76454 | Gorman | 62 | C | 19 (12 health) | $83K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Eastland County
Eight risk categories drive the selection - PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback - and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71.4% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Eastland County, Texas
Overview
Eastland County in Texas covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
6 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 32 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.