COUNTY REPORT TX

Montgomery County, Texas

26 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

In recent assessments, Montgomery County's 26 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Montgomery County Compares

Montgomery County80/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Montgomery County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
26
ZIP Codes
70
Water Systems

Montgomery County scores 2 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
26
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 77393 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 77367 (65/100)
$289K
Median Home Value
$2,036
Avg Remediation (70% 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: $2,751, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.232% avg pipe failure probability

23.5% 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
48 (48 health)
2025
16 (16 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 48 violations. Past 5 years: 81 total (81 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

2001
Median Build Year
23.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
23%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,751

Flood $2,077/yr
Sea Level Rise $385/yr
Wildfire $196/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

233,638 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

$289K
Median Home Value
$2,036
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 with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Montgomery County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Magnolia 7,107 53
2 Riverside Special Utility District 6,492 47
3 Shorewood Forest Water System 312 47
4 Lake Livingston Heights Water Supply Corporation 150 47
5 Grand San Jacinto Water System 6,174 44

70 total water systems serve Montgomery County.

All ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

26 ZIP codes tracked in Montgomery County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 77393 Spring 99 A 1
2 77387 Spring 95 A 1
3 77305 Conroe 90 A 0
4 77378 Willis 86 A 6 (1 health) $178K
5 75468 Pattonville 85 A 2 $241K
6 77306 Conroe 85 A 0 $157K
7 77382 Spring 85 A 1 $545K
8 77384 Conroe 85 A 0 $420K
9 77316 Montgomery 84 B 5 (1 health) $397K
10 77358 New Waverly 82 B 0 $219K
11 77318 Willis 81 B 6 (1 health) $289K
12 77301 Conroe 80 B 0 $194K
13 77303 Conroe 80 B 0 $232K
14 77304 Conroe 80 B 0 $325K
15 77381 Spring 80 B 1 $445K
16 77356 Montgomery 79 B 5 (1 health) $369K
17 77302 Conroe 75 B 0 $247K
18 77362 Pinehurst 75 B 15 (3 health) $272K
19 77380 Spring 75 B 1 $344K
20 77385 Conroe 75 B 0 $295K
21 77386 Spring 75 B 1 $346K
22 77365 Porter 73 B 10 (2 health) $261K
23 77357 New Caney 68 C 6 $219K
24 77354 Magnolia 66 C 19 $380K
25 77355 Magnolia 66 C 19 $330K
26 77367 Riverside 65 C 47 (20 health) $200K

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Overview

Montgomery County in Texas covers 26 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

17 of 26 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 29 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 26 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Montgomery County?
Montgomery County is served by 70 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 26 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 $2,751 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Montgomery County?
The median home build year in Montgomery County is 2001. 23.5% 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 water safety score of 80/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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