Hartley County, Texas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Hartley County, EPA compliance data for 3 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.
How Hartley County Compares
How Hartley County Compares
Hartley County scores 15 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.4 (asthma 9.1%, diabetes 12%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,093, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.4% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
64.3% 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: $1,093
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,522 housing units in Hartley 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 Hartley County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hartley 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 Hartley 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 Hartley County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartley Water Supply Corporation | 375 | 21 |
| 2 | Dalhart Municipal Water System | 8,256 | 2 |
| 3 | Channing Water Works | 265 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Hartley County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Hartley County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79044 | Hartley | 78 | B | 21 (1 health) | $194K |
| 2 | 79022 | Dalhart | 73 | B | 2 | $167K |
| 3 | 79018 | Channing | 50 | D | 0 | $91K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hartley County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Hartley County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
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.