COUNTY REPORT TX

Goliad County, Texas

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent water monitoring in Goliad County shows 2 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Goliad County Compares

Goliad County76/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Goliad County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Goliad County scores 6 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
76
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 77963 (86/100)
Lowest ZIP: 77960 (66/100)
$178K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Avg Remediation (118% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 15.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,930, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.345% avg pipe failure probability

57.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
57.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
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: $3,930

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $300/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

2,624 housing units in Goliad County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 20%

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 Goliad County

$178K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Goliad 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 Goliad County residents

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37% (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 4 systems in Goliad County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 CITY OF GOLIAD 1,700 6
2 Fannin Community 201 6
3 Goliad County Water Supply Corporation - La Bahia 234 6
4 Goliad County Water Supply Corporation - Berclair Water Syste 204 6

All ZIP Codes in Goliad County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Goliad County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 77963 Goliad 86 A 6 (1 health) $178K
2 77960 Fannin 66 C 0

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Overview

Goliad County in Texas covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).

1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Goliad County?
Goliad County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Goliad County?
Goliad County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Goliad County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Goliad County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,930 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Goliad County?
The median home build year in Goliad County is 1986. 57.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Goliad County compare to Texas?
Goliad County has an average water safety score of 76/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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