Menard County, Texas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Menard County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 3 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Menard County Compares
How Menard County Compares
Menard County scores 4 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 16.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,523, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.403% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
66% 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: $1,523
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,630 housing units in Menard 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 Menard County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Menard 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 Menard County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Menard County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Menard County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76859 | Menard | 89 | A | 2 (1 health) | $106K |
| 2 | 76841 | Fort Mc Kavett | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 3 | 76848 | Hext | 73 | B | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Menard County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Menard County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.