Hopkins County, Texas
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
In recent assessments, Hopkins County's 7 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Hopkins County Compares
How Hopkins County Compares
Hopkins County scores 1 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hopkins County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 13.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $524, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.331% avg pipe failure probability
50.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Hopkins County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based).
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: $524
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,700 housing units in Hopkins 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 Hopkins County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hopkins 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 Hopkins 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 Hopkins County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shirley Water Supply Corporation | 2,871 | 35 |
| 2 | North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation | 8,253 | 32 |
| 3 | Gafford Chapel Water Supply Corporation | 1,680 | 32 |
| 4 | Brashear Water Supply Corporation | 1,395 | 29 |
| 5 | Miller Grove Water Supply Corporation | 2,265 | 29 |
16 total water systems serve Hopkins County.
All ZIP Codes in Hopkins County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Hopkins County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75431 | Como | 93 | A | 3 | $193K |
| 2 | 75420 | Brashear | 87 | A | 3 (1 health) | $134K |
| 3 | 75483 | Sulphur Springs | 87 | A | 3 (1 health) | — |
| 4 | 75433 | Cumby | 83 | B | 23 (1 health) | $174K |
| 5 | 75471 | Pickton | 82 | B | 4 | $130K |
| 6 | 75482 | Sulphur Springs | 81 | B | 3 (1 health) | $203K |
| 7 | 75437 | Dike | 66 | C | 0 | $222K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hopkins County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hopkins County, Texas
Overview
Hopkins County in Texas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
6 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.