COUNTY REPORT TX

Lampasas County, Texas

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Water systems in Lampasas County serve 3 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.

How Lampasas County Compares

Lampasas County81/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Lampasas County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

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: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76539 (90/100)
Lowest ZIP: 76853 (66/100)
$247K
Median Home Value
$2,300
Avg Remediation (93% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 14%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,277, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.303% avg pipe failure probability

46% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
46%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $1,277

Flood $667/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $210/yr

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

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 36%

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

$247K
Median Home Value
$2,300
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.1% (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 Lampasas County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Kempner Water Supply Corporation 17,721 10
2 City of Georgetown 191,639 10
3 City of Lampasas 7,291 10
4 Woodland Acres Water Association 55 10
5 City of Bertram 3,636 10

7 total water systems serve Lampasas County.

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.

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.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lampasas County?
Lampasas County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Lampasas County?
Lampasas County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lampasas County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lampasas County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,277 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lampasas County?
The median home build year in Lampasas County is 1987. 46% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Lampasas County compare to Texas?
Lampasas County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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