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Irion County, Texas

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 97/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

For households in Irion County, the 2 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.

How Irion County Compares

Irion County97/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Irion County Compares

A
County Grade
97/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Irion County scores 15 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 29 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
97
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76930 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 76941 (95/100)
$136K
Median Home Value
$750
Avg Remediation (55% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 13.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $955, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.4% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

81.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1969
Median Build Year
81.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
40%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $955

Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

753 housing units in Irion County

Pre-1940 14%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 39%
2000+ 7%

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 Irion County

$136K
Median Home Value
$750
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (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.

All ZIP Codes in Irion County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Irion County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76930 Barnhart 98 A 5 (1 health)
2 76941 Mertzon 95 A 0 $136K

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Overview

Irion County in Texas covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (97/100).

1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Irion County?
Irion County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Irion County?
Irion County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Irion County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Irion County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $955 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Irion County?
The median home build year in Irion County is 1969. 81.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Irion County compare to Texas?
Irion County has an average water safety score of 97/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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