Franklin County, Texas
1 ZIP code · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Franklin County's 1 ZIP code vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Franklin County Compares
How Franklin County Compares
Franklin 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: 14 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 13.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $390, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.29% avg pipe failure probability
44% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $390
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
353 housing units in Franklin County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Franklin 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 Franklin County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CYPRESS SPRINGS SUD N PLANT 1 AND NE PLA | 13,698 | 0 |
| 2 | Jones Water Supply Corporation | 6,075 | 0 |
| 3 | Martin Springs Water Supply Corporation | 4,095 | 0 |
| 4 | Brinker Water Supply Corporation | 2,976 | 0 |
| 5 | Cornersville Water Supply Corporation | 1,520 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Franklin County.
All ZIP Codes in Franklin County
1 ZIP code tracked in Franklin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75478 | Saltillo | 66 | C | 0 | $117K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Franklin County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Overview
Franklin County in Texas covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Franklin County.
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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.