Hale County, Texas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water safety in Hale County is uneven — some of its 6 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.
How Hale County Compares
How Hale County Compares
Hale County scores 13 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hale County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 15.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,332, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.49% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
84.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Hale County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 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: $1,332
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,222 housing units in Hale 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 Hale County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hale 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 Hale 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 Hale County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plainview Municipal Water System | 21,104 | 42 |
| 2 | Seth Ward Water Supply Corporation | 1,700 | 42 |
| 3 | Halfway Water Supply Corporation | 110 | 42 |
| 4 | South Haven Mhp | 108 | 42 |
| 5 | Grand Castle Estates | 80 | 42 |
10 total water systems serve Hale County.
All ZIP Codes in Hale County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Hale County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79073 | Plainview | 77 | B | 21 (2 health) | — |
| 2 | 79250 | Petersburg | 75 | B | 11 | $73K |
| 3 | 79072 | Plainview | 73 | B | 21 (2 health) | $106K |
| 4 | 79041 | Hale Center | 72 | B | 0 | $101K |
| 5 | 79032 | Edmonson | 63 | C | 39 (4 health) | $93K |
| 6 | 79021 | Cotton Center | 54 | D | 35 (4 health) | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hale County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 84.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hale County, Texas
Overview
Hale County in Texas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
5 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 12 health-based violations have been documented.
← Back to Texas water quality report
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.