Hansford County, Texas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 3 ZIP codes, Hansford County earns a high grade for tap water — most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.
How Hansford County Compares
How Hansford County Compares
Hansford County scores 2 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 13.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,057, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.407% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
86.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,057
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,508 housing units in Hansford 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 Hansford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hansford 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 Hansford County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Hansford County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morse Water Supply Corporation | 140 | 16 |
| 2 | Spearman Municipal Water System | 3,172 | 3 |
| 3 | Gruver Municipal Water System | 1,130 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Hansford County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Hansford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79040 | Gruver | 83 | B | 0 | $174K |
| 2 | 79081 | Spearman | 80 | B | 3 | $136K |
| 3 | 79062 | Morse | 78 | B | 16 (1 health) | $79K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hansford County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 86.7% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Hansford County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.