COUNTY REPORT TX

Hunt County, Texas

14 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Hunt County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Across all 14 ZIP codes in Hunt County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Hunt County Compares

Hunt County81/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Hunt County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
24
Water Systems

Hunt County scores 2 points below the Texas state average (83/100) and 8 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
81
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75135 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 75474 (67/100)
$196K
Median Home Value
$1,692
Avg Remediation (86% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hunt County, Texas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $738, driven primarily by flood

44.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
7 (7 health)
2024
19 (19 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 19 violations. Past 5 years: 38 total (38 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 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
44.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
32/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $738

Flood $378/yr
Wildfire $214/yr
Energy Code Gap $198/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

50,199 housing units in Hunt County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 40%

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 Hunt County

$196K
Median Home Value
$1,692
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hunt 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 Hunt County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Hunt County

8 community water systems serving Hunt County.

Show all 8 water systems

24 total water systems serve Hunt County.

Systems with the most violations in Hunt County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Hunt County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Hunt County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 75135 Caddo Mills 95 A 10 $290K
2 75402 Greenville 95 A 14 (1 health) $253K
3 75428 Commerce 87 A 31 (5 health) $146K
4 75423 Celeste 83 B 35 (3 health) $188K
5 75453 Lone Oak 83 B 204 (32 health) $205K
6 75496 Wolfe City 83 B 71 (5 health) $172K
7 75401 Greenville 73 B 20 (1 health) $163K
8 75189 Royse City 67 C 46 (4 health) $336K
9 75474 Quinlan 67 C 46 (3 health) $170K
10 75403 Greenville
11 75404 Greenville
12 75422 Campbell 13 (2 health) $206K
13 75429 Commerce
14 75458 Merit

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Overview

Hunt County in Texas covers 14 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 9 scored records.

10 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 43 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 Hunt County?
Hunt County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 14 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Hunt County?
Hunt County is served by 24 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hunt County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hunt County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $738 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hunt County?
The median home build year in Hunt County is 1984. 44.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hunt County compare to Texas?
Hunt County has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hunt County, TX: HSS 81/100; 43 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/hunt/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-hunt,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hunt County, TX: HSS 81/100; 43 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/hunt/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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