Palo Pinto County, Texas
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Palo Pinto County, all 10 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Palo Pinto County Compares
How Palo Pinto County Compares
Palo Pinto County scores 1 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Palo Pinto County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 14.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $962, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.337% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
45.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Palo Pinto County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 31 violations. Past 5 years: 59 total (59 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: $962
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,578 housing units in Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Possum Kingdom Water Supply Corporation | 7,395 | 52 |
| 2 | City of Gordon | 475 | 41 |
| 3 | Stephens Regional Special Utility District | 4,809 | 35 |
| 4 | CITY OF STRAWN | 916 | 35 |
| 5 | City of Ranger | 2,629 | 35 |
20 total water systems serve Palo Pinto County.
All ZIP Codes in Palo Pinto County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Palo Pinto County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76068 | Mineral Wells | 92 | A | 10 (3 health) | — |
| 2 | 76066 | Millsap | 89 | A | 2 | $246K |
| 3 | 76067 | Mineral Wells | 84 | B | 10 (3 health) | $156K |
| 4 | 76472 | Santo | 84 | B | 6 | $161K |
| 5 | 76463 | Mingus | 81 | B | 21 (6 health) | $123K |
| 6 | 76484 | Palo Pinto | 81 | B | 3 (1 health) | $159K |
| 7 | 76449 | Graford | 80 | B | 11 (4 health) | $268K |
| 8 | 76453 | Gordon | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | $323K |
| 9 | 76475 | Strawn | 72 | B | 35 (9 health) | $115K |
| 10 | 76429 | Caddo | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Palo Pinto County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Palo Pinto County, Texas
Overview
Palo Pinto County in Texas covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
9 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 29 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.