COUNTY REPORT TX

Morris County, Texas

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Water systems in Morris County serve 3 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.

How Morris County Compares

Morris County87/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Morris County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Morris County scores 5 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75638 (93/100)
Lowest ZIP: 75668 (83/100)
$103K
Median Home Value
$1,733
Avg Remediation (168% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 15.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $953, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.397% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk

70.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
7 (7 health)
2024
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
70.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
40%
Pipe Failure Probability
33%
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: $953

Flood $333/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Wildfire $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,824 housing units in Morris County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 37%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 11%

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 Morris County

$103K
Median Home Value
$1,733
Est. Remediation Cost
1.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.9% (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 Morris County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Tri Special Utility District 17,641 18
2 Bi County Water Supply Corporation 3 2,208 18
3 Holly Springs Water Supply Corporation East Meter 1,386 15
4 Holly Springs Water Supply Corporation West Meter 312 15
5 City of Lone Star 1,400 15

11 total water systems serve Morris County.

All ZIP Codes in Morris County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Morris County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 75638 Daingerfield 93 A 8 (2 health) $103K
2 75571 Omaha 84 B 3 $134K
3 75668 Lone Star 83 B 7 (1 health) $99K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Morris County

Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.

Overview

Morris County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).

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

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Morris County?
Morris County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Morris County?
Morris County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Morris County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Morris County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $953 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Morris County?
The median home build year in Morris County is 1974. 70.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Morris County compare to Texas?
Morris County has an average water safety score of 87/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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