COUNTY REPORT TX

Guadalupe County, Texas

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

Based on current EPA data, Guadalupe County's 7 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.

How Guadalupe County Compares

Guadalupe County76/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Guadalupe County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
19
Water Systems

Guadalupe 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
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 78156 (92/100)
Lowest ZIP: 78123 (55/100)
$246K
Median Home Value
$2,250
Avg Remediation (91% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Guadalupe County, Texas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 12.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,957, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.313% avg pipe failure probability

42.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Guadalupe County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
6 (6 health)
2024
20 (20 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 33 total (33 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
42.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
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: $1,957

Flood $1,486/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $129/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

40,640 housing units in Guadalupe County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 16%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 42%

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 Guadalupe County

$246K
Median Home Value
$2,250
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.7% (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 Guadalupe County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 SPRINGS HILL SUD 35,472 26
2 Green Valley Special Utility District 52,497 20
3 City of Cibolo 20,331 20
4 City of Seguin 32,736 20
5 Country Living Estates 69 20

19 total water systems serve Guadalupe County.

All ZIP Codes in Guadalupe County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Guadalupe County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 78156 Seguin 92 A 10 (3 health)
2 78622 Fentress 90 A 0 $173K
3 78124 Marion 87 A 6 $282K
4 78154 Schertz 72 B 4 $296K
5 78155 Seguin 72 B 10 (3 health) $246K
6 78115 Geronimo 66 C 0
7 78123 Mc Queeney 55 C 0 $239K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Guadalupe County

Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Guadalupe County in Texas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).

4 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County is served by 19 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Guadalupe County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Guadalupe County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,957 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Guadalupe County?
The median home build year in Guadalupe County is 1984. 42.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Guadalupe County compare to Texas?
Guadalupe County has an average water safety score of 76/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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