Ellis County, Texas
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Ellis: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Based on current EPA data, Ellis County's 16 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Ellis County Compares
How Ellis County Compares
Ellis County scores 8 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 22 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
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: 12.3 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 11.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $972, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.334% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
44.4% 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 12 violations. Past 5 years: 19 total (19 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: $972
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
73,311 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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33 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
16 ZIP codes tracked in Ellis County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 76041 | Forreston | 99 | A | 0 | $174K |
| 2 | 76670 | Milford | 98 | A | 14 (1 health) | $194K |
| 3 | 75120 | Ennis | 97 | A | 1 | — |
| 4 | 75152 | Palmer | 95 | A | 1 | $241K |
| 5 | 75125 | Ferris | 94 | A | 4 (1 health) | $198K |
| 6 | 75119 | Ennis | 93 | A | 1 | $238K |
| 7 | 75168 | Waxahachie | 93 | A | 17 (2 health) | — |
| 8 | 76651 | Italy | 91 | A | 5 | $214K |
| 9 | 76065 | Midlothian | 90 | A | 1 | $379K |
| 10 | 75165 | Waxahachie | 88 | A | 17 (2 health) | $308K |
| 11 | 75167 | Waxahachie | 88 | A | 17 (2 health) | $370K |
| 12 | 75101 | Bardwell | 85 | A | 5 | $108K |
| 13 | 75154 | Red Oak | 85 | A | 0 | $296K |
| 14 | 76064 | Maypearl | 84 | B | 3 | $317K |
| 15 | 76623 | Avalon | 83 | B | 14 (1 health) | $114K |
| 16 | 75155 | Rice | 73 | B | 0 | $113K |
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 16 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100).
13 of 16 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 9 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.