Falls County, Texas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Falls County earns a high water safety grade — 5 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Falls County Compares
How Falls County Compares
Falls County scores 6 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Falls County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 15.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $834, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.414% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk
69.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Falls County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 13 violations. Past 5 years: 23 total (23 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: $834
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,716 housing units in Falls 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 Falls County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Falls 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 Falls County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Falls County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Marlin | 5,967 | 35 |
| 2 | Tri County Special Utility District | 5,353 | 35 |
| 3 | Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation | 6,885 | 9 |
| 4 | East Bell Water Supply Corporation | 4,287 | 8 |
| 5 | CITY OF ROSEBUD | 1,353 | 8 |
12 total water systems serve Falls County.
All ZIP Codes in Falls County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Falls County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76656 | Lott | 95 | A | 1 | $118K |
| 2 | 76570 | Rosebud | 83 | B | 8 (1 health) | $87K |
| 3 | 76661 | Marlin | 70 | B | 35 (25 health) | $52K |
| 4 | 76519 | Burlington | 66 | C | 0 | $157K |
| 5 | 76685 | Satin | 66 | C | 0 | $118K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Falls County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Falls County, Texas
Overview
Falls County in Texas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 26 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.