Kimble County, Texas
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Kimble County's 4 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Kimble County Compares
How Kimble County Compares
Kimble 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
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 10%, diabetes 16.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $945, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.42% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
76.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Kimble County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 24 violations. Past 5 years: 40 total (40 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: $945
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,470 housing units in Kimble 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 Kimble County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kimble 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 Kimble County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Kimble County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Kimble County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76849 | Junction | 82 | B | 11 (5 health) | $163K |
| 2 | 76854 | London | 73 | B | 0 | $565K |
| 3 | 76874 | Roosevelt | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 76883 | Telegraph | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kimble 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 — 76.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Overview
Kimble County in Texas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 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.