Jasper County, Texas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 5 ZIP codes in Jasper County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Jasper County Compares
How Jasper County Compares
Jasper County scores 8 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Jasper County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 16.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,680, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.332% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
49% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Jasper County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 18 violations. Past 5 years: 34 total (34 health-based).
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: $4,680
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,284 housing units in Jasper 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 Jasper County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Jasper 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 Jasper County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation | 1,200 | 57 |
| 2 | City of Browndell | 265 | 36 |
| 3 | City of Jasper | 9,884 | 36 |
| 4 | Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District | 3,453 | 36 |
| 5 | Upper Jasper County Water Authority 1 | 3,048 | 36 |
17 total water systems serve Jasper County.
All ZIP Codes in Jasper County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Jasper County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75956 | Kirbyville | 84 | B | 14 (1 health) | $140K |
| 2 | 77612 | Buna | 81 | B | 10 (1 health) | $109K |
| 3 | 77615 | Evadale | 78 | B | 4 (1 health) | $75K |
| 4 | 75931 | Brookeland | 69 | C | 3 (1 health) | $206K |
| 5 | 75951 | Jasper | 60 | C | 33 (20 health) | $126K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Jasper County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jasper County, Texas
Overview
Jasper County in Texas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
5 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 24 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.