COUNTY REPORT TX

Johnson County, Texas

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Johnson County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Throughout Johnson County, the 12 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores - a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.

How Johnson County Compares

Johnson County84/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Johnson County Compares

B
County Grade
84/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
26
Water Systems

Johnson County scores 1 points above the Texas state average (83/100) and 11 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
84
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76059 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 76050 (67/100)
$228K
Median Home Value
$1,892
Avg Remediation (83% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Johnson County, Texas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.4 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 11.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,298, driven primarily by flood

35.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Johnson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
20 (20 health)
2025
8 (8 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 32 total (32 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
35.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
30/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
9%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,298

Flood $940/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $139/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

72,153 housing units in Johnson County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 39%

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 Johnson County

$228K
Median Home Value
$1,892
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Johnson County

8 community water systems serving Johnson County.

Show all 8 water systems

26 total water systems serve Johnson County.

Systems with the most violations in Johnson County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Johnson County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Johnson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76059 Keene 98 A 29 $223K
2 76044 Godley 97 A 16 $370K
3 76061 Lillian 97 A 46
4 76058 Joshua 92 A 42 (2 health) $225K
5 76093 Rio Vista 90 A 36 (1 health) $123K
6 76031 Cleburne 83 B 84 (2 health) $204K
7 76033 Cleburne 83 B 139 (20 health) $231K
8 76028 Burleson 76 B 53 (1 health) $295K
9 76084 Venus 76 B 27 (3 health) $249K
10 76009 Alvarado 67 C 74 (4 health) $211K
11 76050 Grandview 67 C 57 (3 health) $255K
12 76097 Burleson

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Overview

Johnson County in Texas covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100) across 11 scored records.

11 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 30 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Johnson County?
Johnson County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Johnson County?
Johnson County is served by 26 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Johnson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Johnson County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,298 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Johnson County?
The median home build year in Johnson County is 1995. 35.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Johnson County compare to Texas?
Johnson County has an average Home Safety Score of 84/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Johnson County, TX: HSS 84/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/johnson/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-johnson,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Johnson County, TX: HSS 84/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/johnson/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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