Lampasas County, Texas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Lampasas: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Water systems in Lampasas County serve 3 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Lampasas County Compares
How Lampasas County Compares
Lampasas County scores 1 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 14%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,377, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.347% avg pipe failure probability
46% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,377
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,665 housing units in Lampasas 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 Lampasas County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lampasas 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 Lampasas County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Lampasas County
7 community water systems serving Lampasas County.
- A
- A
- C
- C
- A
- A
Show all 7 water systems
- A
Systems with the most violations in Lampasas County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- C
All ZIP Codes in Lampasas County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Lampasas County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76539 | Kempner | 90 | A | 0 | $256K |
| 2 | 76550 | Lampasas | 86 | A | 10 (4 health) | $238K |
| 3 | 76853 | Lometa | 66 | C | 0 | $247K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lampasas County
Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.
- 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
Overview
Lampasas County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.
← Back to Texas water quality report
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.