COUNTY REPORT TX

Montgomery County, Texas

28 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Montgomery County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

In recent assessments, Montgomery County's 28 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Montgomery County Compares

Montgomery County79/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Montgomery County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
89
Water Systems

Montgomery County scores 4 points below the Texas state average (83/100) and 6 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 Last verified:

B
County Grade
79
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75468 (90/100)
Lowest ZIP: 77316 (58/100)
$280K
Median Home Value
$2,027
Avg Remediation (72% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Montgomery 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: 11.5 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 11.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,659, driven primarily by flood

24.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
6 (6 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
7 (7 health)
2024
49 (49 health)
2025
17 (17 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 49 violations. Past 5 years: 83 total (83 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 9.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

2000
Median Build Year
24.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
26/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
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: $2,659

Flood $2,085/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Wildfire $204/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

234,278 housing units in Montgomery County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 1%
1960–1979 12%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 55%

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 Montgomery County

$280K
Median Home Value
$2,027
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Montgomery County

8 community water systems serving Montgomery County.

Show all 8 water systems

89 total water systems serve Montgomery County.

Systems with the most violations in Montgomery County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

28 ZIP codes tracked in Montgomery County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 75468 Pattonville 90 A 3 $241K
2 77380 Spring 89 A 6 $344K
3 77381 Spring 89 A 4 $445K
4 77382 Spring 87 A 6 $545K
5 77386 Spring 87 A 11 (1 health) $346K
6 77367 Riverside 85 A 16 (8 health) $200K
7 77385 Conroe 84 B 19 (2 health) $295K
8 77304 Conroe 81 B 17 (1 health) $325K
9 77301 Conroe 79 B 14 (2 health) $194K
10 77384 Conroe 79 B 19 (1 health) $420K
11 77356 Montgomery 77 B 43 (3 health) $369K
12 77302 Conroe 75 B 56 (8 health) $247K
13 77303 Conroe 75 B 54 (5 health) $232K
14 77306 Conroe 75 B 44 (6 health) $157K
15 77354 Magnolia 75 B 122 (18 health) $380K
16 77355 Magnolia 75 B 78 (11 health) $330K
17 77357 New Caney 75 B 474 (15 health) $219K
18 77365 Porter 75 B 43 (8 health) $261K
19 77378 Willis 75 B 53 (5 health) $178K
20 77316 Montgomery 58 C 156 (50 health) $397K
21 77305 Conroe
22 77318 Willis 47 (4 health) $289K
23 77333 Dobbin
24 77358 New Waverly 28 (6 health) $219K
25 77362 Pinehurst 53 (5 health) $272K
26 77387 Spring
27 77393 Spring
28 77873 Richards 21 (1 health) $208K

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Overview

Montgomery County in Texas covers 28 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100) across 20 scored records.

24 of 24 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 117 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 Montgomery County?
Montgomery County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 28 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Montgomery County?
Montgomery County is served by 89 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 28 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Montgomery County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Montgomery County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,659 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Montgomery County?
The median home build year in Montgomery County is 2000. 24.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Montgomery County compare to Texas?
Montgomery County has an average Home Safety Score of 79/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Montgomery County, TX: HSS 79/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/montgomery/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-montgomery,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Montgomery County, TX: HSS 79/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/montgomery/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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