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Milam County, Texas

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$164K
Median Home Value
$1,167
Avg Remediation (71% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Milam County, Texas

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 14.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $960, driven primarily by flood

54.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Milam County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
3 (3 health)
2023
4 (4 health)
2024
15 (15 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 23 total (23 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

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1979
Median Build Year
54.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
50%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $960

Flood $600/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $210/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

9,528 housing units in Milam County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 22%

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 Milam County

$164K
Median Home Value
$1,167
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Milam 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 Milam County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Milam County

8 community water systems serving Milam County.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Milam County.

Systems with the most violations in Milam County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Milam County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Milam County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76518 Buckholts 10 (2 health) $212K
2 76519 Burlington 9 (1 health) $157K
3 76520 Cameron 51 (15 health) $158K
4 76523 Davilla $170K
5 76556 Milano 5 (1 health) $140K
6 76567 Rockdale 15 (1 health) $170K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Milam County

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Overview

Milam County in Texas covers 6 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 16 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

How many water systems serve Milam County?
Milam County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Milam County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Milam County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $960 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Milam County?
The median home build year in Milam County is 1979. 54.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Milam County, Texas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/milam/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-milam,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Milam County, Texas Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/milam/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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