COUNTY REPORT TX

Glasscock County, Texas

1 ZIP code · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04

Homeowners across Glasscock County's 1 ZIP code live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.

How Glasscock County Compares

Glasscock County99/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Glasscock County Compares

A
County Grade
99/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Glasscock County scores 17 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 31 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

A
County Grade
99
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 79739
$238K
Median Home Value

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.5 (asthma 9.1%, diabetes 10.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $420, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.28% avg pipe failure probability

60% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
60%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $420

Energy Code Gap $270/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

395 housing units in Glasscock County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 37%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 27%

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

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Glasscock County residents

Asthma 9.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Glasscock County

1 ZIP code tracked in Glasscock County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 79739 Garden City 99 A 1 $238K

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Overview

Glasscock County in Texas covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (99/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Glasscock County?
Glasscock County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Glasscock County?
Glasscock County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Glasscock County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Glasscock County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $420 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Glasscock County?
The median home build year in Glasscock County is 1972. 60% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Glasscock County compare to Texas?
Glasscock County has an average water safety score of 99/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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