COUNTY REPORT TX

Maverick County, Texas

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 97/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Maverick County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Maverick County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 4 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.

How Maverick County Compares

Maverick County97/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Maverick County Compares

A
County Grade
97/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Maverick County scores 14 points above the Texas state average (83/100) and 24 points above the national average (73/100).

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

A
County Grade
97
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 78852 (97/100)
Lowest ZIP: 78852 (97/100)
$150K
Median Home Value
$1,767
Avg Remediation (118% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 8.9%, diabetes 17.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,063, driven primarily by flood

25.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 8.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1997
Median Build Year
25.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
25/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $1,063

Flood $1,067/yr
Energy Code Gap $150/yr
Wildfire $75/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

20,063 housing units in Maverick County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 37%

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 Maverick County

$150K
Median Home Value
$1,767
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Maverick 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 Maverick County residents

Asthma 8.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Maverick County

2 community water systems serving Maverick County.

Systems with the most violations in Maverick County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Maverick County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Maverick County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 78852 Eagle Pass 97 A 8 (1 health) $150K
2 78853 Eagle Pass
3 78860 El Indio 0
4 78877 Quemado 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Maverick County

Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.

Overview

Maverick County in Texas covers 4 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (97/100) across 1 scored records.

1 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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

Is water safe in Maverick County?
Maverick County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Maverick County?
Maverick County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Maverick County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Maverick County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,063 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Maverick County?
The median home build year in Maverick County is 1997. 25.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Maverick County compare to Texas?
Maverick County has an average Home Safety Score of 97/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Maverick County, TX: HSS 97/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/maverick/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-maverick,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Maverick County, TX: HSS 97/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/maverick/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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