COUNTY REPORT TX

Harrison County, Texas

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Harrison County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Harrison County - 12 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.

How Harrison County Compares

Harrison County83/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Harrison County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
21
Water Systems

Harrison County scores 0 points above the Texas state average (83/100) and 10 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75650 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 75692 (83/100)
$167K
Median Home Value
$1,555
Avg Remediation (93% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Harrison 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: 14 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 13.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,239, driven primarily by flood

56.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
14 (14 health)
2023
19 (19 health)
2024
27 (27 health)
2025
22 (22 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 27 violations. Past 5 years: 85 total (85 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 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
56.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
64%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,239

Flood $775/yr
Energy Code Gap $259/yr
Wildfire $225/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

23,594 housing units in Harrison County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 26%

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 Harrison County

$167K
Median Home Value
$1,555
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Harrison County

8 community water systems serving Harrison County.

Show all 8 water systems

21 total water systems serve Harrison County.

Systems with the most violations in Harrison County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Harrison County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Harrison County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 75650 Hallsville 83 B 53 (10 health) $192K
2 75651 Harleton 83 B 109 (31 health) $189K
3 75661 Karnack 83 B 46 (10 health) $110K
4 75670 Marshall 83 B 113 (32 health) $100K
5 75672 Marshall 83 B 143 (31 health) $167K
6 75692 Waskom 83 B 74 (4 health) $143K
7 75642 Elysian Fields
8 75659 Jonesville 4
9 75671 Marshall
10 75688 Scottsville
11 75694 Woodlawn
12 78661 Prairie Lea 22 (17 health) $190K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Harrison County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Harrison County in Texas covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 6 scored records.

8 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 52 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Harrison County?
Harrison County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Harrison County?
Harrison County is served by 21 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Harrison County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Harrison County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,239 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Harrison County?
The median home build year in Harrison County is 1986. 56.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Harrison County compare to Texas?
Harrison County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Harrison County, TX: HSS 83/100; 52 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/harrison/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-harrison,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Harrison County, TX: HSS 83/100; 52 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/harrison/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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