COUNTY REPORT TX

Nacogdoches County, Texas

13 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Compared to state averages, Nacogdoches County scores well — its 13 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.

How Nacogdoches County Compares

Nacogdoches County86/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Nacogdoches County Compares

A
County Grade
86/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Nacogdoches County scores 4 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
86
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75788 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 75978 (66/100)
$136K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (88% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Nacogdoches County, Texas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 13.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,117, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.339% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk

57% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
8 (8 health)
2022
3 (3 health)
2024
23 (23 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 23 violations. Past 5 years: 36 total (36 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
57%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
17%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $1,117

Flood $523/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $194/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

29,511 housing units in Nacogdoches County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 23%

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 Nacogdoches County

$136K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.2% (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 Nacogdoches County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Lilly Grove Special Utility District 2,435 97
2 Swift Water Supply Corporation 2,547 89
3 CITY OF NACOGDOCHES 50,226 89
4 Appleby Water Supply Corporation 5,745 89
5 Melrose Water Supply Corporation 4,767 80

17 total water systems serve Nacogdoches County.

All ZIP Codes in Nacogdoches County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Nacogdoches County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 75788 Sacul 98 A 5 (1 health)
2 75944 Etoile 95 A 0 $72K
3 75962 Nacogdoches 94 A 16 (1 health)
4 75943 Douglass 93 A 7 $213K
5 75946 Garrison 92 A 9 (3 health) $147K
6 75963 Nacogdoches 91 A 16 (1 health)
7 75958 Martinsville 87 A 4 (1 health)
8 75964 Nacogdoches 86 A 16 (1 health) $115K
9 75760 Cushing 83 B 10 (1 health) $139K
10 75961 Nacogdoches 81 B 16 (1 health) $133K
11 75965 Nacogdoches 81 B 16 (1 health) $225K
12 75937 Chireno 66 C 0 $79K
13 75978 Woden 66 C 0

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Overview

Nacogdoches County in Texas covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).

10 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Nacogdoches County?
Nacogdoches County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 13 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Nacogdoches County?
Nacogdoches County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Nacogdoches County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Nacogdoches County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,117 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Nacogdoches County?
The median home build year in Nacogdoches County is 1985. 57% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Nacogdoches County compare to Texas?
Nacogdoches County has an average water safety score of 86/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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