COUNTY REPORT TX

Foard County, Texas

1 ZIP code · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Foard County, safety data across 1 ZIP code suggests a fair but uneven system — violations are present and worth checking at the ZIP level.

How Foard County Compares

Foard County66/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Foard County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Foard County scores 16 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 79227
$69K
Median Home Value
$600
Avg Remediation (86% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.9 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 18.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $990, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.57% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

86% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Foard County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2024
4 (4 health)
2025
11 (11 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1968
Median Build Year
86%
Pre-1978 Housing
57%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $990

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

700 housing units in Foard County

Pre-1940 30%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 37%
1980–1999 8%
2000+ 8%

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 Foard County

$69K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Foard 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 Foard County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

All ZIP Codes in Foard County

1 ZIP code tracked in Foard County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 79227 Crowell 66 C 30 (27 health) $69K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Foard County

Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.

Overview

Foard County in Texas covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 27 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Foard County?
Foard County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Foard County?
Foard County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Foard County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Foard County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $990 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Foard County?
The median home build year in Foard County is 1968. 86% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Foard County compare to Texas?
Foard County has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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