COUNTY REPORT TX

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

Hood County83/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Hood County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

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:

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76048 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 76049 (83/100)
$230K
Median Home Value
$1,967
Avg Remediation (86% of home value)

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 trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
8 (8 health)
2025
8 (8 health)

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

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1992
Median Build Year
33%
Pre-1978 Housing
33/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
33%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $1,200

Flood $1,000/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $150/yr

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

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 42%

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

$230K
Median Home Value
$1,967
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

Show all 8 water systems

10 total water systems serve Hood County.

Systems with the most violations in Hood County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hood County?
Hood County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Hood County?
Hood County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hood County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hood County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,200 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hood County?
The median home build year in Hood County is 1992. 33% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hood County compare to Texas?
Hood County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hood County, TX: HSS 83/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/hood/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-hood,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hood County, TX: HSS 83/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/hood/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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