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Hockley County, Texas

8 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 8 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 8 tracked ZIP records scored
8
ZIP Codes
$97K
Median Home Value
$1,188
Avg Remediation (123% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hockley County, Texas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 14.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,138, driven primarily by flood

71.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Hockley County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
3 (3 health)
2023
5 (5 health)
2024
12 (12 health)
2025
11 (11 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 31 total (31 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

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1971
Median Build Year
71.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
49/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
88%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,138

Flood $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $386/yr
Water Infrastructure $275/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

8,826 housing units in Hockley County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 35%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 13%

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 Hockley County

$97K
Median Home Value
$1,188
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hockley 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 Hockley County residents

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Hockley County

3 community water systems serving Hockley County.

Systems with the most violations in Hockley County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Hockley County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Hockley County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 79313 Anton 3 $70K
2 79336 Levelland 7 (1 health) $125K
3 79338 Levelland
4 79353 Pep
5 79358 Ropesville 3 $200K
6 79367 Smyer $67K
7 79372 Sundown 3 $97K
8 79380 Whitharral

Recommended Buyer Guides for Hockley County

Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.

Overview

Hockley County in Texas covers 8 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Hockley County?
Hockley County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hockley County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hockley County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,138 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hockley County?
The median home build year in Hockley County is 1971. 71.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hockley County, Texas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/hockley/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-hockley,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hockley County, Texas Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/hockley/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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