Ellis County, Texas
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A
ZipCheckup grade for Ellis County: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
ZipCheckup rates Ellis County in the top two of its five grades; 15 ZIP codes are tracked there.
How Ellis County Compares
How Ellis County Compares
Ellis County scores 4 points above the Texas state average (83/100) and 14 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: Ellis County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.2 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 11.6%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $861, largest modeled factor: Flood
25% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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: $861
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
72,239 housing units in Ellis 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 Ellis County
Modeled remediation costs in Ellis 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 Ellis County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Ellis County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Ellis County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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28 water systems mapped to Ellis County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Ellis County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Ellis County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Ellis County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75152 | Palmer | 97 | A | 7 | $241K |
| 2 | 75165 | Waxahachie | 96 | A | 8 (1 health) | $308K |
| 3 | 75125 | Ferris | 93 | A | 11 (1 health) | $198K |
| 4 | 75154 | Red Oak | 93 | A | 17 (1 health) | $296K |
| 5 | 75119 | Ennis | 84 | B | 27 (3 health) | $238K |
| 6 | 76064 | Maypearl | 81 | B | 5 (1 health) | $317K |
| 7 | 76065 | Midlothian | 78 | B | 27 (2 health) | $379K |
| 8 | 75167 | Waxahachie | 72 | B | 28 (2 health) | $370K |
| 9 | 75101 | Bardwell | — | — | $108K | |
| 10 | 75120 | Ennis | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 75168 | Waxahachie | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 76041 | Forreston | — | — | 1 (1 health) | $174K |
| 13 | 76623 | Avalon | — | — | $114K | |
| 14 | 76651 | Italy | — | — | 46 (2 health) | $214K |
| 15 | 76670 | Milford | — | — | 61 (3 health) | $194K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ellis 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 Ellis County, Texas
Overview
Ellis County in Texas covers 15 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100) across 8 scored records.
11 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 9 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.