Haskell County, Texas
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 8 ZIP codes, Haskell 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 Haskell County Compares
How Haskell County Compares
Haskell County scores 2 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Haskell County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 10%, diabetes 15%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,673, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.424% avg pipe failure probability, 88% of ZIPs at high risk
82.4% 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: $1,673
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,133 housing units in Haskell 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 Haskell County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Haskell 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 Haskell 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 Haskell County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Rochester | 248 | 19 |
| 2 | City of Haskell | 3,431 | 12 |
| 3 | Paint Creek Water Supply Corporation | 290 | 12 |
| 4 | Lakeshore Sites Water | 77 | 12 |
| 5 | City of Obrien | 87 | 8 |
13 total water systems serve Haskell County.
All ZIP Codes in Haskell County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Haskell County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76388 | Weinert | 97 | A | 5 (2 health) | $70K |
| 2 | 79544 | Rochester | 94 | A | 19 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 79550 | Snyder | 93 | A | 4 | — |
| 4 | 79547 | Rule | 86 | A | 2 | $75K |
| 5 | 79521 | Haskell | 84 | B | 12 (1 health) | $109K |
| 6 | 79539 | O Brien | 77 | B | 8 (2 health) | $75K |
| 7 | 79503 | Avoca | 73 | B | 0 | $117K |
| 8 | 79540 | Old Glory | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Haskell County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 82.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Haskell County, Texas
Overview
Haskell County in Texas covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).
6 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations 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.