Martin County, Texas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Although much of Martin County meets baseline standards, some of its 3 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.
How Martin County Compares
How Martin County Compares
Martin County scores 15 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.1 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 12.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $841, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.44% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
66.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Martin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 17 violations. Past 5 years: 43 total (43 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: $841
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,033 housing units in Martin 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 Martin County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Martin 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 Martin County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Martin County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Stanton | 2,657 | 48 |
| 2 | Greenwood Water System | 915 | 26 |
| 3 | Countryside Acres Hoa | 45 | 26 |
| 4 | Martin County Fwsd 1 | 54 | 22 |
All ZIP Codes in Martin County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Martin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79782 | Stanton | 70 | B | 26 (10 health) | $163K |
| 2 | 79749 | Lenorah | 66 | C | 22 (18 health) | $174K |
| 3 | 79783 | Tarzan | 66 | C | 0 | $163K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Martin County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Martin County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 28 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.