Ellis County, Texas
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Ellis County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Based on current EPA data, Ellis County's 15 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
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 Last verified:
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%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $997, driven primarily by flood
45.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Ellis County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $997
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ellis 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 Ellis County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Ellis County
8 community water systems serving Ellis County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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28 total water systems serve Ellis County.
Systems with the most violations in Ellis County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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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
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations - federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- 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.