COUNTY REPORT TX

Loving County, Texas

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Water utilities serving Loving County's 2 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record — the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.

How Loving County Compares

Loving County82/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Loving County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Loving County scores 0 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 79754 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 79770 (66/100)
$300
Avg Remediation

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $919, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.48% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

88% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Infrastructure Overview

1961
Median Build Year
88%
Pre-1978 Housing
48%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $919

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $275/yr
Pipeline $64/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

74 housing units in Loving County

Pre-1940 15%
1940–1959 39%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 9%
2000+ 12%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

All ZIP Codes in Loving County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Loving County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations
1 79754 Mentone 98 A 10 (1 health)
2 79770 Orla 66 C 0

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Overview

Loving County in Texas covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).

1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Loving County?
Loving County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Loving County?
Loving County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Loving County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Loving County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $919 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Loving County?
The median home build year in Loving County is 1961. 88% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Loving County compare to Texas?
Loving County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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