Lubbock County, Texas
34 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 34 ZIP codes, Lubbock County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.
How Lubbock County Compares
How Lubbock County Compares
Lubbock County scores 26 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 12 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lubbock County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.7 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 11.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $956, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.434% avg pipe failure probability, 82% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Lubbock County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 374 violations. Past 5 years: 451 total (451 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
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: $956
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 Lubbock County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lubbock 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 Lubbock County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Lubbock County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town North Village Water System | 360 | 1522 |
| 2 | Lubbock Public Water System | 275,041 | 1460 |
| 3 | Lubbock County Wcid 1 | 465 | 1458 |
| 4 | Town North Estates | 216 | 1458 |
| 5 | Plott Acres | 204 | 1458 |
15 total water systems serve Lubbock County.
All ZIP Codes in Lubbock County
34 ZIP codes tracked in Lubbock County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79364 | Slaton | 83 | B | 0 | $89K |
| 2 | 79382 | Wolfforth | 82 | B | 2 | $245K |
| 3 | 79366 | Ransom Canyon | 80 | B | 1 | $312K |
| 4 | 79311 | Abernathy | 69 | C | 2 | $150K |
| 5 | 79350 | New Deal | 68 | C | 3 | $45K |
| 6 | 79329 | Idalou | 58 | C | 28 (19 health) | $195K |
| 7 | 79363 | Shallowater | 58 | C | 64 (11 health) | $201K |
| 8 | 79401 | Lubbock | 58 | C | 54 (13 health) | $102K |
| 9 | 79403 | Lubbock | 58 | C | 54 (13 health) | $83K |
| 10 | 79408 | Lubbock | 58 | C | 54 (13 health) | — |
| 11 | 79415 | Lubbock | 58 | C | 54 (13 health) | $94K |
| 12 | 79490 | Lubbock | 58 | C | 54 (13 health) | — |
| 13 | 79404 | Lubbock | 53 | D | 54 (13 health) | $86K |
| 14 | 79407 | Lubbock | 53 | D | 54 (13 health) | $201K |
| 15 | 79411 | Lubbock | 53 | D | 54 (13 health) | $85K |
| 16 | 79413 | Lubbock | 53 | D | 54 (13 health) | $196K |
| 17 | 79414 | Lubbock | 53 | D | 54 (13 health) | $151K |
| 18 | 79416 | Lubbock | 53 | D | 54 (13 health) | $197K |
| 19 | 79424 | Lubbock | 53 | D | 54 (13 health) | $280K |
| 20 | 79402 | Lubbock | 50 | D | 54 (13 health) | — |
| 21 | 79405 | Lubbock | 50 | D | 54 (13 health) | — |
| 22 | 79406 | Lubbock | 50 | D | 54 (13 health) | — |
| 23 | 79409 | Lubbock | 50 | D | 54 (13 health) | — |
| 24 | 79430 | Lubbock | 50 | D | 54 (13 health) | — |
| 25 | 79452 | Lubbock | 50 | D | 54 (13 health) | — |
| 26 | 79453 | Lubbock | 50 | D | 54 (13 health) | — |
| 27 | 79457 | Lubbock | 50 | D | 54 (13 health) | — |
| 28 | 79464 | Lubbock | 50 | D | 54 (13 health) | — |
| 29 | 79491 | Lubbock | 50 | D | 54 (13 health) | — |
| 30 | 79493 | Lubbock | 50 | D | 54 (13 health) | — |
| 31 | 79499 | Lubbock | 50 | D | 54 (13 health) | — |
| 32 | 79410 | Lubbock | 48 | D | 54 (13 health) | $211K |
| 33 | 79412 | Lubbock | 48 | D | 54 (13 health) | $117K |
| 34 | 79423 | Lubbock | 48 | D | 54 (13 health) | $223K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lubbock County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lubbock County, Texas
Overview
Lubbock County in Texas covers 34 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100).
33 of 34 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 381 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.