COUNTY REPORT TX

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

Haskell County84/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Haskell County Compares

B
County Grade
84/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
84
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76388 (97/100)
Lowest ZIP: 79540 (66/100)
$75K
Median Home Value
$1,271
Avg Remediation (169% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1967
Median Build Year
82.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
42%
Pipe Failure Probability
88%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Flood $550/yr
Energy Code Gap $473/yr
Water / Lead $350/yr

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

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 25%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 8%

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

$75K
Median Home Value
$1,271
Est. Remediation Cost
1.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Haskell County?
Haskell County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Haskell County?
Haskell County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Haskell County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Haskell County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,673 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Haskell County?
The median home build year in Haskell County is 1967. 82.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Haskell County compare to Texas?
Haskell County has an average water safety score of 84/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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