COUNTY REPORT TX

Ochiltree County, Texas

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-16

ZipCheckup grade for Ochiltree: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Homeowners across Ochiltree County's 3 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.

How Ochiltree County Compares

Ochiltree County82/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Ochiltree County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Ochiltree County scores 0 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-16

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 79033 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 79093 (82/100)
$180K
Median Home Value
$600
Avg Remediation (33% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 14.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,040, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.407% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk

79% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1966
Median Build Year
79%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
Pipe Failure Probability
67%
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: $1,040

Energy Code Gap $360/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,272 housing units in Ochiltree County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 38%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 14%

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 Ochiltree County

$180K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Ochiltree County

3 community water systems serving Ochiltree County.

Systems with the most violations in Ochiltree County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Ochiltree County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Ochiltree County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 79033 Farnsworth 82 B 11 (1 health)
2 79070 Perryton 82 B 3 $135K
3 79093 Waka 82 B 10 (1 health) $224K

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Overview

Ochiltree County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).

3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Ochiltree County?
Ochiltree County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Ochiltree County?
Ochiltree County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Ochiltree County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Ochiltree County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,040 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Ochiltree County?
The median home build year in Ochiltree County is 1966. 79% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Ochiltree County compare to Texas?
Ochiltree County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Ochiltree County, TX: 2 Health Violations - 82/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/ochiltree/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Ochiltree County, TX: 2 Health Violations - 82/100 (2026)}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/ochiltree/}
}

Data as of July 2026.

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