COUNTY REPORT TX

Motley County, Texas

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Based on current EPA data, Motley County's 4 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.

How Motley County Compares

Motley County84/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Motley County Compares

B
County Grade
84/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Motley County scores 2 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
84
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 79244 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 79220 (66/100)
$102K
Median Home Value
$600
Avg Remediation (59% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 15.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,178, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.453% avg pipe failure probability, 75% of ZIPs at high risk

88.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
6 (6 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 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 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1957
Median Build Year
88.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
45%
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: $1,178

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $338/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

818 housing units in Motley County

Pre-1940 30%
1940–1959 30%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 7%
2000+ 7%

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 Motley County

$102K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.8% (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 3 systems in Motley County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Flomot Water Supply Corporation 55 14
2 CITY OF ROARING SPRINGS 231 10
3 City of Matador 578 3

All ZIP Codes in Motley County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Motley County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 79244 Matador 98 A 3 $85K
2 79234 Flomot 89 A 14 $213K
3 79256 Roaring Springs 83 B 10 (4 health) $49K
4 79220 Afton 66 C 0 $119K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Motley County

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Overview

Motley County in Texas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).

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

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Motley County?
Motley County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Motley County?
Motley County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Motley County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Motley County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,178 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Motley County?
The median home build year in Motley County is 1957. 88.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Motley County compare to Texas?
Motley County has an average water safety score of 84/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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