Newton County, Texas
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Newton County's 9 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Newton County Compares
How Newton County Compares
Newton County scores 6 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Newton County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.8 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 18.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,689, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.307% avg pipe failure probability
48.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Newton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 19 total (19 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
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: $4,689
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,873 housing units in Newton 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 Newton County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Newton 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 Newton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Orange | 19,300 | 16 |
| 2 | Orange County Wcid 2 | 4,074 | 16 |
| 3 | City of Pinehurst | 3,131 | 16 |
| 4 | Mobile Estates Mobile Home Park | 91 | 16 |
| 5 | South Newton Water Supply Corporation | 3,729 | 13 |
15 total water systems serve Newton County.
All ZIP Codes in Newton County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Newton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75932 | Burkeville | 89 | A | 6 (1 health) | $71K |
| 2 | 75966 | Newton | 89 | A | 9 (1 health) | $100K |
| 3 | 77631 | Orange | 89 | A | 8 (1 health) | — |
| 4 | 77614 | Deweyville | 78 | B | 5 | $132K |
| 5 | 77632 | Orange | 74 | B | 8 (1 health) | $185K |
| 6 | 78932 | Carmine | 70 | B | 1 | $355K |
| 7 | 75933 | Call | 68 | C | 12 | — |
| 8 | 75977 | Wiergate | 66 | C | 0 | $104K |
| 9 | 75928 | Bon Wier | 65 | C | 3 (1 health) | $68K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Newton County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Newton County, Texas
Overview
Newton County in Texas covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
8 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 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.