COUNTY REPORT TX

McLennan County, Texas

31 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for McLennan County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Across McLennan County, ZIP-level Home Safety Scores average out to a grade in the top two bands; the page tracks 31 ZIP codes in all.

How McLennan County Compares

McLennan County84/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How McLennan County Compares

B
County Grade
84/100
Avg Safety Score
31
ZIP Codes
41
Water Systems

McLennan County scores 1 points above the Texas state average (83/100) and 11 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

B
County Grade
84
Avg Safety Score
31
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76643 (92/100)
Lowest ZIP: 76705 (75/100)
$202K
Median Home Value
$643
Avg Remediation (0.32% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: McLennan County, Texas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 12.5%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,045, largest modeled factor: Flood

50% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1980
Median Build Year
50%
Pre-1980 Housing
34/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
23%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,045

Flood $762/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $274/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

104,866 housing units in McLennan County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 24%

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 McLennan County

$202K
Median Home Value
$643
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in McLennan County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 McLennan County residents

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to McLennan County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to McLennan County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

41 water systems mapped to McLennan County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in McLennan County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in McLennan County

31 ZIP codes tracked in McLennan County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76643 Hewitt 92 A 0 $252K
2 76701 Waco 92 A 0 —
3 76707 Waco 92 A 0 $114K
4 76710 Waco 92 A 0 $229K
5 76711 Waco 92 A 0 $113K
6 76798 Waco 92 A 0 —
7 76706 Waco 91 A 1 $181K
8 76655 Lorena 89 A 5 $295K
9 76712 Woodway 88 A 9 $302K
10 76708 Waco 83 B 24 $205K
11 76638 Crawford 82 B 7 $376K
12 76704 Waco 82 B 25 $113K
13 76633 China Spring 81 B 27 (1 health) $348K
14 76630 Bruceville 80 B 22 (1 health) $209K
15 76524 Eddy 75 B 34 (3 health) $200K
16 76640 Elm Mott 75 B 49 (22 health) $178K
17 76657 Mc Gregor 75 B 54 (1 health) $368K
18 76664 Mart 75 B 190 (143 health) $134K
19 76682 Riesel 75 B 91 (67 health) $157K
20 76705 Waco 75 B 273 (163 health) $167K
21 76654 Leroy — — $159K
22 76684 Ross — — —
23 76691 West — — 143 (76 health) $230K
24 76702 Waco — — —
25 76703 Waco — — —
26 76714 Waco — — —
27 76715 Waco — — —
28 76716 Waco — — —
29 76795 Waco — — —
30 76797 Waco — — —
31 76799 Waco — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for McLennan County

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Overview

McLennan County in Texas covers 31 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100) across 20 scored records.

15 of 21 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 238 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

Is water safe in McLennan County?
McLennan County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (31 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve McLennan County?
We map 41 public water systems to 31 ZIP codes in our data for McLennan County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in McLennan County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in McLennan County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,045 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in McLennan County?
The median home build year in McLennan County is 1980. 50% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does McLennan County compare to Texas?
McLennan County has an average Home Safety Score of 84/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). McLennan County, TX: HSS 84/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/mclennan/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-mclennan,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{McLennan County, TX: HSS 84/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/mclennan/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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