Ector County, Texas
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
While Ector County avoids the worst tiers, a portion of its 12 ZIP codes have logged violations.
How Ector County Compares
How Ector County Compares
Ector County scores 21 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,108, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.433% avg pipe failure probability, 70% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Ector County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 64 violations. Past 5 years: 124 total (124 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: $1,108
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ector 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 Ector 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 Ector County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Odessa | 123,334 | 184 |
| 2 | Ector County Utility District | 15,300 | 184 |
| 3 | Huber Garden Estates | 200 | 184 |
| 4 | Northgate Mobile Home Park 1 | 126 | 184 |
| 5 | Canyon Dam Mobile Home Park | 108 | 184 |
7 total water systems serve Ector County.
All ZIP Codes in Ector County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Ector County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79758 | Gardendale | 95 | A | 0 | $360K |
| 2 | 79741 | Goldsmith | 87 | A | 7 (1 health) | $111K |
| 3 | 79759 | Notrees | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 79776 | Penwell | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 79760 | Odessa | 57 | C | 23 (16 health) | — |
| 6 | 79764 | Odessa | 57 | C | 23 (16 health) | $150K |
| 7 | 79766 | Odessa | 57 | C | 23 (16 health) | $151K |
| 8 | 79761 | Odessa | 52 | D | 23 (16 health) | $158K |
| 9 | 79763 | Odessa | 52 | D | 23 (16 health) | $127K |
| 10 | 79768 | Odessa | 49 | D | 23 (16 health) | — |
| 11 | 79769 | Odessa | 49 | D | 23 (16 health) | — |
| 12 | 79762 | Odessa | 47 | D | 23 (16 health) | $219K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ector 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 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 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
9 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 129 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.