Hidalgo County, Texas
31 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Hidalgo County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Across Hidalgo County, ZIP-level Home Safety Scores average out to a grade in the top two bands; the page tracks 31 ZIP codes in all.
How Hidalgo County Compares
How Hidalgo County Compares
Hidalgo County scores 7 points below the Texas state average (83/100) and 3 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hidalgo County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 8.7%, diabetes 17.4%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,532, largest modeled factor: Flood
19% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,532
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
296,261 housing units in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County
Modeled remediation costs in Hidalgo County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Hidalgo County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Hidalgo County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Hidalgo County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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- B
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Show all 8 water systems
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- C
22 water systems mapped to Hidalgo County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Hidalgo County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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- C
All ZIP Codes in Hidalgo County
31 ZIP codes tracked in Hidalgo County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78501 | Mcallen | 91 | A | 1 | $149K |
| 2 | 78565 | Los Ebanos | 90 | A | 2 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 78543 | Elsa | 89 | A | 7 (2 health) | $86K |
| 4 | 78549 | Hargill | 89 | A | 5 (2 health) | $63K |
| 5 | 78542 | Edinburg | 87 | A | 11 (4 health) | $124K |
| 6 | 78538 | Edcouch | 86 | A | 13 (4 health) | $87K |
| 7 | 78579 | Progreso | 85 | A | 5 (1 health) | — |
| 8 | 78577 | Pharr | 83 | B | 14 (3 health) | $112K |
| 9 | 78516 | Alamo | 81 | B | 15 (3 health) | $103K |
| 10 | 78503 | Mcallen | 80 | B | 26 (1 health) | $130K |
| 11 | 78557 | Hidalgo | 80 | B | 25 (1 health) | $156K |
| 12 | 78504 | Mcallen | 75 | B | 1 | $204K |
| 13 | 78560 | La Joya | 75 | B | 51 (9 health) | $114K |
| 14 | 78570 | Mercedes | 75 | B | 67 (8 health) | $83K |
| 15 | 78576 | Penitas | 75 | B | 59 (9 health) | $117K |
| 16 | 78595 | Sullivan City | 75 | B | 52 (14 health) | $86K |
| 17 | 78563 | Linn | 72 | B | 6 (2 health) | — |
| 18 | 78589 | San Juan | 71 | B | 10 (2 health) | $112K |
| 19 | 78539 | Edinburg | 70 | B | 12 (4 health) | $198K |
| 20 | 78541 | Edinburg | 68 | C | 13 (5 health) | $143K |
| 21 | 78573 | Mission | 67 | C | 19 (1 health) | $155K |
| 22 | 78537 | Donna | 63 | C | 30 (2 health) | $75K |
| 23 | 78572 | Mission | 58 | C | 85 (10 health) | $122K |
| 24 | 78574 | Mission | 58 | C | 67 (9 health) | $119K |
| 25 | 78596 | Weslaco | 58 | C | 69 (8 health) | $93K |
| 26 | 78502 | Mcallen | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 78505 | Mcallen | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 78540 | Edinburg | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 78558 | La Blanca | — | — | 5 (2 health) | $55K |
| 30 | 78562 | La Villa | — | — | 5 (2 health) | $118K |
| 31 | 78599 | Weslaco | — | — | 14 (3 health) | $113K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hidalgo County
Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 2 ZIP codes
- 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 Hidalgo County, Texas
Overview
Hidalgo County in Texas covers 31 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100) across 25 scored records.
28 of 28 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 33 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.