COUNTY REPORT TX

Limestone County, Texas

7 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored
7
ZIP Codes
$157K
Median Home Value
$1,567
Avg Remediation (100% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Limestone County, Texas

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 16.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,330, driven primarily by flood

59.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2022
3 (3 health)
2023
16 (16 health)
2024
40 (40 health)
2025
23 (23 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 40 violations. Past 5 years: 82 total (82 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
59.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
46/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,330

Flood $1,700/yr
Energy Code Gap $309/yr
Water Infrastructure $257/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,177 housing units in Limestone County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 22%

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 Limestone County

$157K
Median Home Value
$1,567
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Limestone County

8 community water systems serving Limestone County.

Show all 8 water systems

13 total water systems serve Limestone County.

Systems with the most violations in Limestone County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Limestone County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Limestone County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76635 Coolidge 135 (89 health) $146K
2 76642 Groesbeck 215 (95 health) $189K
3 76653 Kosse 120 (24 health) $157K
4 76667 Mexia 33 (10 health) $120K
5 76678 Prairie Hill 29 (21 health) $172K
6 76686 Tehuacana $125K
7 76687 Thornton 126 (24 health) $256K

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Overview

Limestone County in Texas covers 7 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 120 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Limestone County?
Limestone County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Limestone County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Limestone County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,330 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Limestone County?
The median home build year in Limestone County is 1982. 59.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Limestone County, Texas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/limestone/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-limestone,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Limestone County, Texas Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/limestone/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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