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Moore County, Texas

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Moore County's 4 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance — violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.

How Moore County Compares

Moore County73/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Moore County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Moore County scores 9 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 79029 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 79058 (53/100)
$130K
Median Home Value
$550
Avg Remediation (42% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 14.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $943, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.43% avg pipe failure probability, 75% of ZIPs at high risk

73.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
73.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
43%
Pipe Failure Probability
75%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $943

Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $238/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

8,339 housing units in Moore County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 25%
1960–1979 35%
1980–1999 20%
2000+ 15%

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 Moore County

$130K
Median Home Value
$550
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39% (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 Moore County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Cactus 3,000 13
2 City of Dumas 14,290 9
3 Moortex Water Supply Corporation 275 9
4 City of Sunray 1,709 5
5 AMARILLO MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM 201,291 0

All ZIP Codes in Moore County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Moore County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 79029 Dumas 82 B 9 (1 health) $153K
2 79013 Cactus 78 B 4 $58K
3 79086 Sunray 78 B 5 (1 health) $130K
4 79058 Masterson 53 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Moore County

Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.

Overview

Moore County in Texas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).

3 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Moore County?
Moore County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Moore County?
Moore County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Moore County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Moore County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $943 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Moore County?
The median home build year in Moore County is 1978. 73.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Moore County compare to Texas?
Moore County has an average water safety score of 73/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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