Midland County, Texas
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Throughout Midland County, the 12 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Midland County Compares
How Midland County Compares
Midland County scores 6 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Midland County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.2 (asthma 9.4%, diabetes 10.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,153, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.364% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Midland County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 33 violations. Past 5 years: 82 total (82 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: $1,153
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Midland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Midland 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 Midland 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 Midland County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant | 157,000 | 187 |
| 2 | Greenwood Isd | 3,945 | 187 |
| 3 | Park Water | 1,611 | 187 |
| 4 | Greenwood Water System | 915 | 187 |
| 5 | Westgate Manufactured Townhome Community | 456 | 187 |
11 total water systems serve Midland County.
All ZIP Codes in Midland County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Midland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79702 | Midland | 94 | A | 17 (4 health) | — |
| 2 | 79708 | Midland | 94 | A | 17 (4 health) | — |
| 3 | 79710 | Midland | 94 | A | 17 (4 health) | — |
| 4 | 79711 | Midland | 94 | A | 17 (4 health) | — |
| 5 | 79712 | Midland | 94 | A | 17 (4 health) | — |
| 6 | 79703 | Midland | 91 | A | 17 (4 health) | $221K |
| 7 | 79704 | Midland | 91 | A | 17 (4 health) | — |
| 8 | 79706 | Midland | 91 | A | 17 (4 health) | $281K |
| 9 | 79701 | Midland | 86 | A | 17 (4 health) | $204K |
| 10 | 79707 | Midland | 86 | A | 17 (4 health) | $382K |
| 11 | 79705 | Midland | 81 | B | 17 (4 health) | $329K |
| 12 | 79765 | Odessa | 57 | C | 23 (16 health) | $300K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Midland County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Midland County, Texas
Overview
Midland County in Texas covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).
12 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 60 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.