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Martin County, Texas

3 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 3 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 3 tracked ZIP records scored
3
ZIP Codes
$163K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (74% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.1 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,157, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

66.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Martin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2023
4 (4 health)
2024
6 (6 health)
2025
13 (13 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 13 violations. Past 5 years: 28 total (28 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

Asthma 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
66.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,157

Energy Code Gap $360/yr
Water Infrastructure $317/yr
Wildfire $200/yr

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

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 18%

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

$163K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Martin County

2 community water systems serving Martin County.

Systems with the most violations in Martin County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Martin County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Martin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 79749 Lenorah 6 (4 health) $174K
2 79782 Stanton 12 (4 health) $163K
3 79783 Tarzan $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.

Overview

Martin County in Texas covers 3 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Martin County?
Martin County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Martin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Martin County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,157 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Martin County?
The median home build year in Martin County is 1972. 66.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Martin County, Texas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/martin/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-martin,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Martin County, Texas Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/martin/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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