COUNTY REPORT TX

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

Franklin County66/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Franklin County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 75478
$117K
Median Home Value

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

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1998
Median Build Year
44%
Pre-1978 Housing
29%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $390

Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

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

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 39%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Franklin County residents

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Franklin County?
Franklin 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 Franklin County?
Franklin County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Franklin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Franklin County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $390 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Franklin County?
The median home build year in Franklin County is 1998. 44% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Franklin County compare to Texas?
Franklin County has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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