Live Oak County, Texas
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Live Oak: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Across all 7 ZIP codes in Live Oak County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Live Oak County Compares
How Live Oak County Compares
Live Oak County scores 8 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Live Oak County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 16.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,971, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.353% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Live Oak County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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: $3,971
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Live Oak County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Live Oak 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 Live Oak County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Live Oak County
8 community water systems serving Live Oak County.
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Systems with the most violations in Live Oak County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Live Oak County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Live Oak County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 78022 | George West | 89 | A | 37 (1 health) | $140K |
| 2 | 78071 | Three Rivers | 85 | A | 8 | $161K |
| 3 | 78062 | Peggy | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 4 | 78350 | Dinero | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 5 | 78007 | Calliham | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 78060 | Oakville | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 78075 | Whitsett | 66 | C | 0 | $120K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Live Oak County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Live Oak County, Texas
Overview
Live Oak County in Texas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
2 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.