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
How Morris County Compares
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
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Morris County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $953
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.