Jim Wells County, Texas
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Jim Wells County — spanning 7 ZIP codes — records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How Jim Wells County Compares
How Jim Wells County Compares
Jim Wells County scores 10 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Jim Wells 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 (asthma 9%, diabetes 18.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,337, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.389% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk
60.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Jim Wells County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 27 violations. Past 5 years: 46 total (46 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: $4,337
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,147 housing units in Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Alice | 19,104 | 83 |
| 2 | Jim Wells County Fwsd 1 | 1,950 | 83 |
| 3 | City of Orange Grove | 1,170 | 42 |
| 4 | San Diego Municipal Utility District 1 | 6,291 | 17 |
| 5 | Freer Wcid | 2,923 | 17 |
7 total water systems serve Jim Wells County.
All ZIP Codes in Jim Wells County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Jim Wells County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78372 | Orange Grove | 81 | B | 9 (1 health) | $144K |
| 2 | 78384 | San Diego | 81 | B | 17 (5 health) | $59K |
| 3 | 78375 | Premont | 80 | B | 5 | $81K |
| 4 | 78333 | Alice | 70 | B | 33 (18 health) | — |
| 5 | 78342 | Ben Bolt | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 78349 | Concepcion | 66 | C | 0 | $148K |
| 7 | 78332 | Alice | 60 | C | 33 (18 health) | $98K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Jim Wells County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jim Wells County, Texas
Overview
Jim Wells County in Texas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
5 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 42 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.