Ector County, Texas
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 94/100 · Grade A
ZipCheckup grade for Ector County: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
A high composite grade for Ector County is a summary of data, not a water test, so check the report for your own ZIP code among the 12 listed.
How Ector County Compares
How Ector County Compares
Ector County scores 11 points above the Texas state average (83/100) and 21 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Ector County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.1 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 12.8%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $920, largest modeled factor: Flood
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $920
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Ector County
Modeled remediation costs in Ector County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Ector County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Ector County ZIP codes
5 community water systems mapped to Ector County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Ector County
4 water systems with violations in EPA records.
- B
- B
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- A
All ZIP Codes in Ector County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Ector County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79761 | Odessa | 98 | A | 6 (1 health) | $158K |
| 2 | 79766 | Odessa | 98 | A | 6 (1 health) | $151K |
| 3 | 79763 | Odessa | 96 | A | 10 (1 health) | $127K |
| 4 | 79764 | Odessa | 96 | A | 10 (1 health) | $150K |
| 5 | 79762 | Odessa | 83 | B | 64 (24 health) | $219K |
| 6 | 79741 | Goldsmith | — | — | $111K | |
| 7 | 79758 | Gardendale | — | — | 6 (1 health) | $360K |
| 8 | 79759 | Notrees | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 79760 | Odessa | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 79768 | Odessa | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 79769 | Odessa | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 79776 | Penwell | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ector County
Up to five guides, picked by rule.
- 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 Ector County, Texas
Overview
Ector County in Texas covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (94/100) across 5 scored records.
6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 24 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.