Hood County, Texas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Hood County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 5 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Hood County Compares
How Hood County Compares
Hood County scores 2 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hood County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,030, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.287% avg pipe failure probability
33% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Hood County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 19 total (19 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: $1,030
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
27,349 housing units in Hood 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 Hood County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hood 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 Hood 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 Hood County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acton Municipal Utility District | 20,458 | 62 |
| 2 | Mesa Grande Water Supply Corporation | 453 | 62 |
| 3 | Shady Grove Subdivision | 367 | 62 |
| 4 | Sky Harbour Water Supply Corporation | 1,248 | 62 |
| 5 | Mooreland Water Company | 414 | 62 |
10 total water systems serve Hood County.
All ZIP Codes in Hood County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Hood County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76476 | Tolar | 95 | A | 1 | $220K |
| 2 | 76048 | Granbury | 82 | B | 31 (3 health) | $230K |
| 3 | 76049 | Granbury | 82 | B | 31 (3 health) | $329K |
| 4 | 76439 | Dennis | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 5 | 76467 | Paluxy | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hood County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- 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 Hood County, Texas
Overview
Hood County in Texas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).
3 of 5 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.