COUNTY REPORT TX

Leon County, Texas

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Spanning 8 ZIP codes, Leon County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.

How Leon County Compares

Leon County84/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Leon County Compares

B
County Grade
84/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
19
Water Systems

Leon County scores 2 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
84
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75833 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 77855 (66/100)
$184K
Median Home Value
$1,320
Avg Remediation (72% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Leon County, Texas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 14.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $545, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.304% avg pipe failure probability

45.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Leon County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2024
17 (17 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 17 violations. Past 5 years: 20 total (20 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1998
Median Build Year
45.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $545

Wildfire $263/yr
Energy Code Gap $158/yr
Flood $75/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

9,267 housing units in Leon County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 16%
1980–1999 39%
2000+ 33%

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 Leon County

$184K
Median Home Value
$1,320
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Leon 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 Leon County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.9% (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 Leon County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Concord-robbins Water Supply Corporation 9,190 40
2 Flo Community Water Supply Corporation 5,256 39
3 City of Buffalo 1,767 30
4 City of Jewett 737 30
5 South Freestone County Water Supply Corporation 3,753 24

19 total water systems serve Leon County.

All ZIP Codes in Leon County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Leon County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 75833 Centerville 99 A 0 $164K
2 75831 Buffalo 94 A 15 (1 health) $99K
3 75846 Jewett 94 A 15 (1 health) $209K
4 75855 Oakwood 91 A 9 (1 health) $164K
5 77865 Marquez 86 A 10 (2 health) $184K
6 77850 Concord 73 B 0
7 75850 Leona 66 C 0 $208K
8 77855 Flynn 66 C 0 $315K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Leon County

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Overview

Leon County in Texas covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).

4 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Leon County?
Leon County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Leon County?
Leon County is served by 19 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Leon County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Leon County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $545 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Leon County?
The median home build year in Leon County is 1998. 45.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Leon County compare to Texas?
Leon County has an average water safety score of 84/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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