Erath County, Texas
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Erath: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Throughout Erath County, the 7 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores - a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Erath County Compares
How Erath County Compares
Erath County scores 1 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Erath 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 10.2%, diabetes 11.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $633, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.389% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Erath County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 29 violations. Past 5 years: 47 total (47 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: $633
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 Erath County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Erath 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 Erath County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Erath County
8 community water systems serving Erath County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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13 total water systems serve Erath County.
Systems with the most violations in Erath County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Erath County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Erath County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76433 | Bluff Dale | 98 | A | 3 (1 health) | $404K |
| 2 | 76465 | Morgan Mill | 98 | A | 3 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 76402 | Stephenville | 94 | A | 7 (1 health) | — |
| 4 | 76401 | Stephenville | 86 | A | 7 (1 health) | $252K |
| 5 | 76446 | Dublin | 70 | B | 45 (14 health) | $169K |
| 6 | 76461 | Lingleville | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 76468 | Proctor | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Erath County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here - the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- 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 Erath County, Texas
Overview
Erath County in Texas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
5 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 18 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.