Lipscomb County, Texas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-16
ZipCheckup grade for Lipscomb: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
In current tracking cycles, Lipscomb County - spanning 5 ZIP codes - records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How Lipscomb County Compares
How Lipscomb County Compares
Lipscomb County scores 9 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-16
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lipscomb County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 14.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,196, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.406% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk
78% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Lipscomb County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 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: $1,196
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,572 housing units in Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Lipscomb County
4 community water systems serving Lipscomb County.
- B
- B
- D
- B
Systems with the most violations in Lipscomb County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
- B
- D
All ZIP Codes in Lipscomb County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Lipscomb County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79005 | Booker | 83 | B | 1 | $144K |
| 2 | 79034 | Follett | 82 | B | 27 (1 health) | $122K |
| 3 | 79024 | Darrouzett | 74 | B | 4 (1 health) | $111K |
| 4 | 79046 | Higgins | 72 | B | 1 | $109K |
| 5 | 79056 | Lipscomb | 53 | D | 0 | $87K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lipscomb County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations - federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 78% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lipscomb County, Texas
Overview
Lipscomb County in Texas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
4 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.