Kent County, Texas
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent water monitoring in Kent County shows 2 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Kent County Compares
How Kent County Compares
Kent County scores 2 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,115, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.435% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
82% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Kent County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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: $1,115
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
414 housing units in Kent 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 Kent County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kent 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 Kent County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Kent County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Kent County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79528 | Jayton | 93 | A | 16 (2 health) | $102K |
| 2 | 79518 | Girard | 66 | C | 0 | $68K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kent County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 82% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Kent County in Texas covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.