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
How Moore County Compares
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
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
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: $943
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 73.5% of homes built before 1978
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.