Edwards County, Texas
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Edwards County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 2 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Edwards County Compares
How Edwards County Compares
Edwards County scores 7 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 19.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $720, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.435% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
65% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Edwards County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based).
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: $720
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,004 housing units in Edwards 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 Edwards County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Edwards 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 Edwards County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Edwards County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Edwards County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78880 | Rocksprings | 83 | B | 8 | $78K |
| 2 | 78828 | Barksdale | 66 | C | 153 (57 health) | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Edwards County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Overview
Edwards County in Texas covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 57 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.