Hunt County, Texas
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 14 ZIP codes in Hunt County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Hunt County Compares
How Hunt County Compares
Hunt County scores 7 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $641, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.31% avg pipe failure probability, 8% of ZIPs at high risk
44.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Hunt County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 22 violations. Past 5 years: 44 total (44 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $641
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
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Hunt County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Greenville | 33,354 | 56 |
| 2 | Shady Grove Special Utility District | 3,216 | 51 |
| 3 | North Hunt Special Utility District | 4,836 | 47 |
| 4 | Cash Special Utility District | 25,875 | 40 |
| 5 | Caddo Basin Special Utility District | 14,574 | 40 |
50 total water systems serve Hunt County.
All ZIP Codes in Hunt County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Hunt County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75403 | Greenville | 98 | A | 2 | — |
| 2 | 75404 | Greenville | 98 | A | 2 | — |
| 3 | 75423 | Celeste | 96 | A | 3 | $188K |
| 4 | 75429 | Commerce | 94 | A | 12 (4 health) | — |
| 5 | 75496 | Wolfe City | 94 | A | 20 (1 health) | $172K |
| 6 | 75135 | Caddo Mills | 93 | A | 2 | $290K |
| 7 | 75428 | Commerce | 91 | A | 12 (4 health) | $146K |
| 8 | 75189 | Royse City | 89 | A | 7 (1 health) | $336K |
| 9 | 75401 | Greenville | 89 | A | 2 | $163K |
| 10 | 75402 | Greenville | 89 | A | 2 | $253K |
| 11 | 75422 | Campbell | 87 | A | 0 | $206K |
| 12 | 75453 | Lone Oak | 87 | A | 0 | $205K |
| 13 | 75474 | Quinlan | 77 | B | 23 (1 health) | $170K |
| 14 | 75458 | Merit | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hunt County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- 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 Hunt County, Texas
Overview
Hunt County in Texas covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).
11 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 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.