Hudspeth County, Texas
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Hudspeth County's 4 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Hudspeth County Compares
How Hudspeth County Compares
Hudspeth County scores 11 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 8.9%, diabetes 14.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $433, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.33% avg pipe failure probability
52.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $433
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,024 housing units in Hudspeth 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 Hudspeth County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Hudspeth 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 Hudspeth County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Dell | 245 | 32 |
| 2 | Hudspeth County Wcid 1 | 2,045 | 15 |
| 3 | West Texas Detention Center | 1,402 | 15 |
| 4 | Fort Hancock Wcid | 1,800 | 4 |
| 5 | Gmnp Pine Springs | 35 | 4 |
All ZIP Codes in Hudspeth County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Hudspeth County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79847 | Salt Flat | 81 | B | 4 | $66K |
| 2 | 79851 | Sierra Blanca | 69 | C | 15 | $72K |
| 3 | 79837 | Dell City | 67 | C | 32 (1 health) | $37K |
| 4 | 79839 | Fort Hancock | 67 | C | 4 (1 health) | $51K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hudspeth County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.3% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Hudspeth County in Texas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
4 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.