Freestone County, Texas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 93/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Freestone County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 5 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Freestone County Compares
How Freestone County Compares
Freestone County scores 11 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 25 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Freestone County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 14.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $960, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.356% avg pipe failure probability
57.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Freestone County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 28 total (28 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: $960
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,972 housing units in Freestone 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 Freestone County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Freestone 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 Freestone 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 Freestone County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasant Grove Water Supply Corporation | 1,839 | 20 |
| 2 | Winkler Water Supply Corporation | 1,344 | 20 |
| 3 | City of Kirvin | 549 | 19 |
| 4 | South Freestone County Water Supply Corporation | 3,753 | 17 |
| 5 | City of Fairfield - Westwood Utility | 1,563 | 17 |
19 total water systems serve Freestone County.
All ZIP Codes in Freestone County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Freestone County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75838 | Donie | 99 | A | 0 | $163K |
| 2 | 75848 | Kirvin | 98 | A | 19 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 75860 | Teague | 91 | A | 3 (1 health) | $124K |
| 4 | 75840 | Fairfield | 89 | A | 14 (3 health) | $193K |
| 5 | 76693 | Wortham | 87 | A | 3 (1 health) | $204K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Freestone County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Freestone County, Texas
Overview
Freestone County in Texas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (93/100).
4 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 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.