Irion County, Texas
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 97/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Irion: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
For households in Irion County, the 2 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.
How Irion County Compares
How Irion County Compares
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: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 13.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,105, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.44% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
81.5% 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: $1,105
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
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Irion County
2 community water systems serving Irion County.
- A
- A
Systems with the most violations in Irion County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- A
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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Irion County
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- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 81.5% of homes built before 1978
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.