Hood County, Texas
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Hood County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Hood County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 4 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Hood County Compares
How Hood County Compares
Hood County scores 0 points above the Texas state average (83/100) and 10 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 Last verified:
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,200, driven primarily by flood
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
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: $1,200
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 serving Hood County
8 community water systems serving Hood County.
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Show all 8 water systems
- B
10 total water systems serve Hood County.
Systems with the most violations in Hood County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
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All ZIP Codes in Hood County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Hood County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76048 | Granbury | 83 | B | 310 (30 health) | $230K |
| 2 | 76049 | Granbury | 83 | B | 125 (10 health) | $329K |
| 3 | 76467 | Paluxy | — | — | — | |
| 4 | 76476 | Tolar | — | — | 13 (1 health) | $220K |
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 Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- 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 4 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 2 scored records.
3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 31 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.