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
How Foard County Compares
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
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Foard County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $990
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 86% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.