Kaufman County, Texas
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Kaufman County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Water utilities serving Kaufman County's 9 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record - the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.
How Kaufman County Compares
How Kaufman County Compares
Kaufman County scores 11 points below the Texas state average (83/100) and 1 points below 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Kaufman County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.1 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 11.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $956, driven primarily by flood
35.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Kaufman County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 19 violations. Past 5 years: 28 total (28 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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $956
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
49,261 housing units in Kaufman 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 Kaufman County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kaufman 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 Kaufman County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Kaufman County
8 community water systems serving Kaufman County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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24 total water systems serve Kaufman County.
Systems with the most violations in Kaufman County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Kaufman County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Kaufman County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75147 | Mabank | 83 | B | 66 (15 health) | $239K |
| 2 | 75114 | Crandall | 72 | B | 19 (2 health) | $275K |
| 3 | 75161 | Terrell | 72 | B | 22 (2 health) | $223K |
| 4 | 75126 | Forney | 71 | B | 23 (2 health) | $337K |
| 5 | 75158 | Scurry | 70 | B | 25 (3 health) | $290K |
| 6 | 75142 | Kaufman | 67 | C | 43 (6 health) | $209K |
| 7 | 75160 | Terrell | 67 | C | 129 (4 health) | $222K |
| 8 | 75118 | Elmo | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 75157 | Rosser | — | — | $251K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kaufman County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Kaufman County, Texas
Overview
Kaufman County in Texas covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100) across 7 scored records.
7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 23 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.