McCulloch County, Texas
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within McCulloch County's 7 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How McCulloch County Compares
How McCulloch County Compares
McCulloch County scores 10 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: McCulloch County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 10%, diabetes 15.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,081, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.47% avg pipe failure probability, 71% of ZIPs at high risk
73.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across McCulloch County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 46 violations. Past 5 years: 91 total (91 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: $1,081
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,776 housing units in McCulloch 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 McCulloch County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in McCulloch 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 McCulloch 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 McCulloch County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MILLERSVIEW DOOLE WSC | 3,987 | 70 |
| 2 | Richland Special Utility District | 2,505 | 60 |
| 3 | City of Brady Water System | 5,371 | 29 |
| 4 | Lakeland Services | 63 | 29 |
| 5 | Lohn Water Supply Corporation | 150 | 28 |
9 total water systems serve McCulloch County.
All ZIP Codes in McCulloch County
7 ZIP codes tracked in McCulloch County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76858 | Melvin | 87 | A | 10 (1 health) | $84K |
| 2 | 76872 | Rochelle | 87 | A | 3 (1 health) | $193K |
| 3 | 76852 | Lohn | 67 | C | 28 (11 health) | $179K |
| 4 | 76825 | Brady | 66 | C | 29 (27 health) | $100K |
| 5 | 76827 | Brookesmith | 66 | C | 0 | $186K |
| 6 | 76873 | Rockwood | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 76887 | Voca | 66 | C | 0 | $233K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for McCulloch County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 73.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for McCulloch County, Texas
Overview
McCulloch County in Texas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
4 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 40 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.