Henderson County, Texas
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Henderson County's 11 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Henderson County Compares
How Henderson County Compares
Henderson County scores 1 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Henderson County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 14.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $903, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.343% avg pipe failure probability, 27% of ZIPs at high risk
46.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Henderson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 30 violations. Past 5 years: 57 total (57 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
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: $903
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
42,225 housing units in Henderson 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 Henderson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Eustace | 1,578 | 81 |
| 2 | Payne Springs Water Supply Corporation | 1,449 | 81 |
| 3 | Crescent Heights Water Supply Corporation | 2,379 | 75 |
| 4 | City of Trinidad | 1,482 | 68 |
| 5 | City of Malakoff | 3,039 | 53 |
35 total water systems serve Henderson County.
All ZIP Codes in Henderson County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Henderson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75758 | Chandler | 91 | A | 13 (1 health) | $159K |
| 2 | 75770 | Larue | 87 | A | 1 | $249K |
| 3 | 75782 | Poynor | 87 | A | 9 (1 health) | — |
| 4 | 75756 | Brownsboro | 86 | A | 4 (1 health) | $220K |
| 5 | 75143 | Kemp | 85 | A | 4 (2 health) | $173K |
| 6 | 75751 | Athens | 85 | A | 9 | $205K |
| 7 | 75752 | Athens | 85 | A | 9 | $198K |
| 8 | 75124 | Eustace | 83 | B | 4 (1 health) | $195K |
| 9 | 75163 | Trinidad | 80 | B | 15 (4 health) | $193K |
| 10 | 75156 | Mabank | 79 | B | 24 (8 health) | $209K |
| 11 | 75148 | Malakoff | 61 | C | 53 (10 health) | $159K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Henderson 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.
- 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 Henderson County, Texas
Overview
Henderson County in Texas covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
11 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 28 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.