COUNTY REPORT TX

Johnson County, Texas

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

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 County86/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Johnson County Compares

A
County Grade
86/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
33
Water Systems

Johnson County scores 4 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
86
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76050 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 76061 (66/100)
$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: $1,248, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.263% avg pipe failure probability

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
26%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,248

Flood $783/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $128/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 with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Johnson County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Johnson County Special Utility District 65,517 83
2 City of Cleburne 34,075 60
3 Bethesda Water Supply Corporation 33,441 52
4 Parker Water Supply Corporation 3,300 46
5 City of Rio Vista 1,040 46

33 total water systems serve Johnson County.

All ZIP Codes in Johnson County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Johnson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76050 Grandview 95 A 0 $255K
2 76097 Burleson 95 A 2
3 76059 Keene 93 A 9 (2 health) $223K
4 76084 Venus 93 A 2 $249K
5 76044 Godley 87 A 0 $370K
6 76093 Rio Vista 86 A 16 (1 health) $123K
7 76058 Joshua 85 A 14 $225K
8 76031 Cleburne 84 B 15 (1 health) $204K
9 76033 Cleburne 84 B 15 (1 health) $231K
10 76009 Alvarado 81 B 10 $211K
11 76028 Burleson 81 B 2 $295K
12 76061 Lillian 66 C 0

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Overview

Johnson County in Texas covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).

9 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Johnson County?
Johnson County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Johnson County?
Johnson County is served by 33 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 $1,248 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 water safety score of 86/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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