Maverick County, Texas
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
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
How Maverick County Compares
Maverick County scores 5 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 8.9%, diabetes 17.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $988, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.273% avg pipe failure probability
25.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $988
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
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Maverick County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Maverick County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78853 | Eagle Pass | 90 | A | 10 (2 health) | — |
| 2 | 78852 | Eagle Pass | 80 | B | 10 (2 health) | $150K |
| 3 | 78877 | Quemado | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 4 | 78860 | El Indio | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Maverick 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
Overview
Maverick County in Texas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.