COUNTY REPORT TX

Hutchinson County, Texas

5 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored
5
ZIP Codes
$98K
Median Home Value
$940
Avg Remediation (96% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hutchinson County, Texas

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 12.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,164, driven primarily by wildfire

75.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1970
Median Build Year
75.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
40%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $2,164

Wildfire $1,200/yr
Water / Lead $500/yr
Energy Code Gap $405/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,301 housing units in Hutchinson County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 32%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 8%

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 Hutchinson County

$98K
Median Home Value
$940
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Hutchinson County

3 community water systems serving Hutchinson County.

Systems with the most violations in Hutchinson County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Hutchinson County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Hutchinson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 79007 Borger 6 (1 health) $95K
2 79008 Borger
3 79036 Fritch 9 $117K
4 79078 Sanford
5 79083 Stinnett $98K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Hutchinson County

Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.

Overview

Hutchinson County in Texas covers 5 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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

How many water systems serve Hutchinson County?
Hutchinson County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hutchinson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hutchinson County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,164 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hutchinson County?
The median home build year in Hutchinson County is 1970. 75.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hutchinson County, Texas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/hutchinson/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-hutchinson,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hutchinson County, Texas Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/hutchinson/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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