Jackson County, Texas
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
The 8 water systems serving Jackson County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Jackson County Compares
How Jackson County Compares
Jackson County scores 2 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Jackson County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 14.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,373, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.321% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
60.5% 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: $4,373
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,343 housing units in Jackson 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 Jackson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Edna | 5,987 | 17 |
| 2 | City of Ganado | 1,994 | 9 |
| 3 | JACKSON COUNTY WCID 2 | 525 | 7 |
| 4 | City of La Ward | 165 | 2 |
| 5 | Jackson County Wcid 1 | 660 | 1 |
8 total water systems serve Jackson County.
All ZIP Codes in Jackson County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Jackson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77971 | Lolita | 95 | A | 1 | $225K |
| 2 | 77970 | La Ward | 94 | A | 2 | — |
| 3 | 77991 | Vanderbilt | 94 | A | 7 (1 health) | — |
| 4 | 77957 | Edna | 85 | A | 1 | $128K |
| 5 | 77962 | Ganado | 81 | B | 9 (1 health) | $228K |
| 6 | 77428 | Collegeport | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 7 | 77969 | La Salle | 73 | B | 0 | $785K |
| 8 | 77988 | Telferner | 73 | B | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Jackson County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.5% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jackson County, Texas
Overview
Jackson County in Texas covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).
5 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.